The uncertainty surrounding Trump’s trade policies
Tariff hawk’s potential reappointment to top economy role likely to alarm trading partners
World’s biggest contract chipmaker acts to ensure it is in line with US restrictions on Chinese access to latest processors
Thousands of companies at Shanghai trade fair as relationships enter new era of uncertainty
Trying to close current account deficits with trade tools could cause serious damage
China, Germany and other exporters fear higher tariffs and volatile period of tit-for-tat trade measures
Former president has outlined plans to revive trade war with Beijing and questioned backing for Taiwan
Our partners shouldn’t blame us for a shift aimed at solving the problems they have caused
Beijing’s move leaves California company rushing to find new battery providers
The Republican candidate’s first presidential term was marked by infighting in the administration
World’s biggest laser sensor maker among growing group of Chinese companies challenging US defence department
In a forecast two weeks before US election the fund says greater protectionism would drag down world economy
Havana’s economic collapse is hampering relations with Beijing
Unreliable suppliers can modify devices, yet companies devote few resources to verifying the origin of components
Washington weighs more tariffs on imports after flood of Chinese panels drove global prices to record lows
The American market is too small to give Washington leverage over Chinese software in EVs
Shan Xiangshuang’s $10bn buyout group quietly became a top US tech investor. That has triggered official concern
Investigation could lead to first use of security measure against foreign company with significant Chinese interests
Move prompted by fears Beijing could collect data on American drivers and hack internet-connected cars
In a bid to boost manufacturing, the Republican candidate is promising sweeping tariffs. Critics warn they would cause huge damage and heighten global tensions
Donald Trump complains that they are undermining the supremacy of the dollar
Potential agreement comes despite fears Beijing will choke critical minerals supplies in response
The whole world risks losing from the rivalry between Washington and Beijing
Biden administration seeks to slow flood of cheap Chinese goods with proposed new rules around ‘de minimis’ exemption
Ex-president’s latest broadside warns countries to stick with US currency in trades or face 100% levy
