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Donald Trump’s one-month concession does not apply to large swaths of goods exported north

With the anniversary of the first lockdown approaching, inflation and market volatility are now facts of financial life

Trump administration makes first move to call out human rights abuses by Beijing

Wall Street ending bruising week on front foot, but worries about economic impact of tariffs linger

Tariffs and cuts to the federal workforce are raising uncertainty and sapping confidence, while investor exuberance has faded

Uncertainty over Trump policy will soon hit the economy with few short-term catalysts for a turnaround

Worse than expected data comes days ahead of Federal Reserve’s next meeting on interest rates

The White House’s mishmash of radical policies is sapping confidence in America

Post-Brexit deal means EU tariffs would apply, putting the region at a disadvantage if UK wins US tariff exemption

Also in today’s newsletter, top Senate Democrat backs Republican funding bill, and China criticises Panama ports deal

Precious metal has benefited amid steep sell-off in Wall Street stocks and concern over trade wars

Figure underscores challenge for chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of high-stakes Spring Statement

World’s biggest contract electronics manufacturer highlights disruption caused by trade policy to groups including Apple and Amazon

Carmaker’s earnings down a third last year on weak demand from China and global recall

Also in today’s newsletter, Tesla warns of exposure to retaliatory tariffs and DeepSeek focuses on research

President expressed frustration about greenback’s strength before taking office, but its decline is not by design

Capital inflows could be the Trump administration’s next target

US president’s ultimatum has pushed New Delhi towards a broader realignment on trade

Marc Filippino talks to Alec Russell and John Reed

Increasing uncertainty clouds the region’s future as it tries to decipher Trump’s line on Beijing