Lawrence Wong says ‘intensifying rivalry’ between Beijing and Washington is his nation’s biggest concern
The bigger challenge the country faces is a policy-driven debt-deflation loop
Politicians warn of rising geopolitical tensions but country’s carmakers stick with Chinese manufacturing
Secretary-general of International Chamber of Shipping says threat is now at its highest level since second world war
Beijing says EU trade measures undermine global co-operation on climate
The South American country had slapped tariffs on its largest trading partner in order to save the plant run by CAP
Policymakers are relying on strong trade to weather weak domestic economy
German carmakers say the threat of a trade war between Europe and Beijing is looming
Clothing, toy and furniture factories hit by anaemic orders, trade restrictions and growing competition
Prime minister seeks to stabilise relations during visit to Beijing but also insists trade must be ‘more fair’
Communist party’s third plenum reinforces focus on self-sufficiency but fails to assuage fears about weak consumption or oversupply
The Chinese economy needs a clearer strategy to boost its lacklustre demand
The urgency and cost of the climate transition make cheap green imports crucial
It is not just high-end equipment manufacturers such as ASML that will be hurt by US-China trade tensions
Trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds will remain ‘vigilant’ but is not planning to follow Brussels’ lead
Washington has to keep acting to maintain its trade and tech barriers against Beijing
Falling imports drive record trade surplus in June as Beijing leans on manufacturing to support economy
Move comes as Joe Biden tries to shore up support in rust-belt heartlands ahead of November election
Factory deflation eases but Beijing’s reliance on exports and industrial output is stoking trade tensions
Is China destined to overtake the US as the world’s technology superpower?
European Commission plans to scrap €150 threshold below which goods are exempt from customs duties
Red Sea attacks push up costs and put pressure on profits during critical season for trade
Premier seeks to win over sceptical foreign investors despite tension over trade
Presidential rivals’ protectionist plans will also pile pressure on struggling logistics sector
Premier Li Qiang says soaring output of electric cars and lithium batteries is ‘enriching global supply’