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America’s trading partners are examining precedents set by the UK and China

From defence to fishing access, the major changes agreed in trade talks

European Commission expects Eurozone economy to expand 0.9% in 2025 and 1.4% in 2026

FTSE 100 group may sell its African operations among other assets, analysts say

Retail sales miss forecasts after Donald Trump’s tariffs dent consumer confidence

Defence and security pact to be announced on Monday, but haggling over details of revamped relationship continues

Plus bright spots in US consumer sentiment

Also in this newsletter: European leaders rush to influence Trump ahead of his call with Putin

The country is generating the kind of wealth that raises the risk of an anti-capitalist revolt

Treasury secretary says rates will jump to high levels set on ‘liberation day’ if countries do not negotiate

Plus, trade wars set the tone for G7 finance ministers’ gathering in Banff and M&S reports earnings

Boutique groups have rushed to fill the gap left by Wall Street heavyweights

A potential supply and demand shock means the US economy may be in for years of volatility

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Resets with the EU may improve relations, but they will never give the country the equal standing of a member state

The US’s exceptional healthcare expenditure yields second-rate results

Worries about Chinese economy and enthusiasm for HK tech stocks drive record high flows into city from mainland

London has pushed for so-called conformity assessment, but Brussels has rejected the idea

Licensing delays under new regime put at risk shipments of materials crucial for products from EVs to fighter jets

Downside risks to growth and inflation have become bigger, Belgian’s central bank governor warns