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US Treasury secretary tells FT that Beijing’s export controls are ‘a sign of how weak their economy is’

Split of unit making knee and hip replacements comes as US healthcare group seeks shift to higher-growth areas

A new IMF report exaggerates the gloomy economic backdrop, but there are valid reasons for policymakers to be glum

Fund upgrades outlook for global growth but warns latest trade tensions between Washington and Beijing are a concern

Trump’s latest piece of brinkmanship is likely to result in another climbdown

Also in today’s newsletter, silver prices hit record high and the bonanza for immigration lawyers

Measures extend trade war between Washington and Beijing to third countries

Plus, much ado about Mullen

Executives predict Beijing’s tighter controls will lead to production delays and higher prices

The balance between risk and dominance will determine the chipmaker’s outlook

President adopts more conciliatory approach after threatening Beijing with 100% tariffs

In future, international buyers may demand discounts to at least partially compensate for risk of forced divestments

Chief executive Jamie Dimon says US too dependent on ‘unreliable’ sources of materials ‘essential’ to national security

US and Chinese officials will also hold talks this week about escalation in trade tensions

A new ‘Great Game’ is brewing in the Arctic

Beijing’s rare earths announcement got a shortlived overreaction from the US president

Move escalates frictions between western countries and Beijing over access to high-end technology

Also in today’s newsletter, JPMorgan’s $10bn investment in US growth, and Executive MBA annual rankings

Industry minister Mélanie Joly is optimistic that agreements are within reach after Washington meeting

Ivanhoe founder Robert Friedland says trade and political disputes will have far-reaching consequences for supply chains