Investigation into cheap wood exports follows producers’ claim the products originated in Russia
His new suggestions would have a far bigger impact than the relatively modest ‘starter protectionism’ of his first term
Trade retaliation comes after bloc voted to approve steep tariff increases on Chinese electric cars
Unreliable suppliers can modify devices, yet companies devote few resources to verifying the origin of components
Industrial rivalry and tensions with China frame a confused debate about the pressures of globalisation
Member states are failing to show Beijing a united front over electric vehicles
Washington weighs more tariffs on imports after flood of Chinese panels drove global prices to record lows
China’s carmakers have been increasing market share in Europe
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The American market is too small to give Washington leverage over Chinese software in EVs
Shan Xiangshuang’s $10bn buyout group quietly became a top US tech investor. That has triggered official concern
Investigation could lead to first use of security measure against foreign company with significant Chinese interests
Move prompted by fears Beijing could collect data on American drivers and hack internet-connected cars
In a bid to boost manufacturing, the Republican candidate is promising sweeping tariffs. Critics warn they would cause huge damage and heighten global tensions
European prices drop below cost of production as world market is deluged
Statement comes as talks continue between Beijing’s commerce minister and European trade commissioner
Donald Trump complains that they are undermining the supremacy of the dollar
Potential agreement comes despite fears Beijing will choke critical minerals supplies in response
Mid-sized countries, and talk rather than litigation, might be the best thing for the WTO
The whole world risks losing from the rivalry between Washington and Beijing
Biden administration seeks to slow flood of cheap Chinese goods with proposed new rules around ‘de minimis’ exemption
Beijing has stepped up lobbying ahead of Brussels vote in escalating trade war
Ex-president’s latest broadside warns countries to stick with US currency in trades or face 100% levy
Political backlash against globalisation risks derailing progress in raising incomes in poorer countries
To limit China’s leverage, the west needs concerted action on mining, refining and research
