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
Washington warns talks with Beijing are ‘stalled’ two weeks after reaching deal that temporarily lowered duties
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
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?
The US’s former chief economic diplomat explains how the two nations negotiate
Malaysia and Singapore find harder to maintain neutrality as geopolitical tensions grow
The latest set of Chinese restrictions on rare earths exports are the most worrying to date
The country is hedging its bets astutely between the US and China and is needed by both
World’s top AI semiconductor maker says export controls have accelerated Chinese rivals’ advances
Top official Gita Gopinath warns over country’s ‘ever-increasing’ debt burden
Beijing’s emphasis on manufacturing has widened imbalances and drawn complaints from foreign companies
Seismic forces have been unleashed that will transform the global economy
America’s trading partners are examining precedents set by the UK and China
Retail sales miss forecasts after Donald Trump’s tariffs dent consumer confidence
Plus bright spots in US consumer sentiment
Licensing delays under new regime put at risk shipments of materials crucial for products from EVs to fighter jets
