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
Also in this newsletter: European governments ramp up evacuations from Lebanon
Workers will return under deal to extend contract until January 15 and avert billions in economic damage
The many ways in which the big blocs can make it hard to stay non-aligned
The American market is too small to give Washington leverage over Chinese software in EVs
Profit warnings have come from a sector facing weak sales at home, intense competition in China and slowing EV demand
The powerful longshoremen president has closed eastern and southern US docks
Business estimates stoppage could cost nearly $5bn a day after ‘impasse’ over wages and automation
Old arguments over energy trading and fishing rights are a potential stumbling block in the talks
US east coast labour unions are set to cause serious disruption to container shipping
Industry pushes for rethink on anti-dumping measures against China’s exports of titanium dioxide
Former president’s tariff agenda is more like a poison pill for the very voters he seeks to charm
The flat-pack furniture giant Ikea has successfully ridden the shocks of Covid and Ukraine
Shan Xiangshuang’s $10bn buyout group quietly became a top US tech investor. That has triggered official concern
Claudia Sheinbaum’s commitment to the ‘Fourth Transformation’ puts at risk decades of reform
Existing regime not strong enough for companies to exit long-term contracts, says energy minister
Ex-president outlines protectionist industrial policy as economy moves to centre of White House race
Investigation could lead to first use of security measure against foreign company with significant Chinese interests
US manufacturers say wrongly labelled online goods are eroding their election-year hopes
Move prompted by fears Beijing could collect data on American drivers and hack internet-connected cars
Donald Trump has promised yet more extreme policy if re-elected. What will stick?
Competent central banks have avoided a repeat of the Great Depression
In a bid to boost manufacturing, the Republican candidate is promising sweeping tariffs. Critics warn they would cause huge damage and heighten global tensions
Business groups warn of ‘devastating impact’ on economy if dockworkers walk off the job
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