Removing inefficiencies at home is even more important in a trade war
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Market swings caused by Trump’s levies may be ‘tipping point’ for foreign investors, Congressional Budget Office chief says
Colombian plan to join Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative triggers threat from Washington
Newly formed Vinarchy expects growth in Canada and Latin America as US brands fall out of favour
Meeting between He Lifeng and Scott Bessent comes a day after Donald Trump said he was open to cutting tariffs
Agreement will halve tariffs on whisky into world’s biggest export market by volume for the spirit
Fight is underscoring scrambled political alliances surrounding Biden-era Inflation Reduction Act
Film industry says the president’s vague plan for levies on foreign production would do more harm than good
The really big risks to the dollar remain US geopolitical and policy errors
Eurozone central banker warns splurge on defence spending and impact of tariffs risk feeding inflation
US president suggests reduction to 80% as Beijing announces increase in global exports
Pact lacks clarity in many crucial areas, say trade experts and industry bodies
With three or even four significant wars raging, who can doubt the dangers of this period?
Small businesses carrying out ‘damage control’ following Trump’s tariffs
Dax index becomes first major European benchmark to recover all losses sparked by US tariff threats
US president stakes out position as Treasury secretary heads to Geneva for negotiations
No president is immune to the tides of history
Diplomats say pact’s provisions on strategic sectors is template for Washington
Donald Trump’s tariffs are catalysing price increases up and down the aisles. Will consumers swallow them?
Andrew Bailey believes agreement is ‘good news’ but warns that uncertainty is clouding business decisions
Gulf states estimated to manage 40% of world’s sovereign wealth
As the president launches a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive orders
Government’s haste in striking limited US deal risks missing out on better terms
And Taiwan’s currency
