Trade War
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How a trade war with Europe might play out
feature Tensions with the bloc threaten to trigger tariffs and the end of the free trade deal
By The Week Staff Published
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The real reason for China’s trade war on Lithuania
In Depth Baltic country’s foreign minister says Beijing is deploying ‘weapon of economic destruction’
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What is Article 16?
Today's Big Question Boris Johnson says triggering the clause is ‘perfectly legitimate’ as Northern Ireland Protocol talks remain deadlocked
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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How a trade deal is negotiated
feature Clear priorities and realism are essential to avoid 'sausage trade war' scenarios
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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China’s economic growth at three-decade low
Speed Read Beijing is expected to introduce new stimulus measures
By The Week Staff Published
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Will US-China trade truce hold?
Speed Read Experts and markets deliver mixed reaction to outline ending 18-month superpower stand-off
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WTO to suffer heavy blow as US hinders appeals court
Speed Read Final forum for global trade disputes to shut after US blocks appointment of new judges
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China and US on ‘edge of precipice’ over Hong Kong rights bill
In Depth Pro-democracy bill yet to be signed by Donald Trump, but is already provoking Beijing and imperilling sensitive trade negotiations
By William Gritten Last updated
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What is China doing to boost its slumping economy?
Speed Read As growth slides to 30-year low central bank embarks on series of corrective steps
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US stock market hits record high on trade war optimism
Speed Read S&P touches new heights as Trump says phase one will be signed earlier than thought
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Nations ‘must unite now to counter global slowdown’
In Depth New IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva delivers a sharp warning about protectionist trade practices
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WTO reports sharp downturn in global trade forecasts
In Depth Slowdown blamed primarily on US-China trade war, as well as Brexit and changes in monetary policy
By William Gritten Last updated
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How Trump’s trade war with China is hurting Apple
In Depth Tech giant says new US import tariffs on gadgets including Apple Watch and AirPods will give rival Samsung an unfair advantage
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Mongolia: the next global power player?
In Depth US Defence Secretary given horse during visit to Ulaanbaatar - but Washington appears to be seeking bigger rewards
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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