Modelling shows localising manufacturing too quickly could reduce global trade by 18%
Beijing promises to take strong measures to defend its interests
Steep fall in energy storage prices proves a game-changer for businesses
Prospective scholars think twice about Trump’s America and consider applying to universities elsewhere
Fiscal worries and demographic changes knock demand for super-long bonds
Washington warns talks with Beijing are ‘stalled’ two weeks after reaching deal that temporarily lowered duties
Economy expanded by 7.4% in the three months to March
Researchers argue country’s ‘spare’ capacity could enable the world to meet clean energy goals
Also in this newsletter: protection for agriculture and dairy in the US trade deal
Tougher US export restrictions on advanced chips give added urgency to testing of domestic alternatives
Move by Washington is latest effort to stymie geopolitical rival’s technological advance
Trump’s cuts in foreign aid and global tariffs have created opportunity for Beijing
Without its own industry, the continent will be forced to depend on foreign firms that could cut off supplies
FT subscribers put their questions to FT experts and guests on May 28 2025
Beijing’s message at Asean gathering resonates with nations reliant on exports
US chipmaker’s share price rises even as it takes $4.5bn charge linked to restrictions on sales
Survey indicates hurdles for Beijing as it negotiates with US on trade
Beijing’s aggressive investments in domestic production have strained trade relations with western partners. But can the world learn from it?
New Delhi hopes to head off Trump’s threat of 26% duties while protecting vast agricultural sector
Finance ministry survey appears designed to confirm that demand for super long-dated JGBs is low
Also in this newsletter, TCS investigates the cyber attack on M&S, and Shashi Sinha’s mantra
Government attitude to digital assets thaws following US president’s return to White House, say executives
Trade tensions are building, the military alliance is under pressure and Korean domestic politics are fraught. Can Seoul negotiate a way out?
French president’s visit to Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore will portray Paris as more respectful than US or China
Sweeping consolidation expected to accelerate as Beijing tries to better equip institutions to weather crisis
