Lutnick downplays tariff court ruling impact on US-EU talks
US president Donald Trump and Xi Jinping likely to speak soon
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US trade adviser Peter Navarro, once a fringe figure, is now driving Trump’s tariff agenda
China accuses US secretary Pete Hegseth of ‘vilifying’ remarks at defence forum
Hegseth calls on Indo-Pacific allies to boost defence, warning of ‘potentially imminent’ threat
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Analysts expect further rapid growth despite warning that China is now effectively closed to US chipmakers
Pete Hegseth calls on Asia to boost military spending in face of ‘imminent’ threat from China
US defence secretary says China is ‘rehearsing for the real deal’
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South Korea's presidential election comes after country’s former leader was impeached for imposing martial law
Donald Trump accuses China of violating US tariff truce
US has warned talks with Beijing are ‘stalled’, two weeks after reaching deal that temporarily lowered duties
Communist Party membership shares the qualities of LinkedIn and the Legion of Mary
Being a member can help people get a job, but not necessarily one they want
US trade policy will have ‘lasting impact’ on global economy
World Economic Forum’s survey finds most economists see tariffs as increasing recession risk
BYD Sealion 7 should make a splash in Ireland’s hottest EV segment
The new crossover takes aim at best-selling EV models such as VW’s ID.4 and Tesla’s Model Y
Chinese EV shares tumble as BYD sparks ‘rat race’ price war fears
Electric vehicle leader announces fresh round of price cuts for its models
In the game of chicken between the US and China, round one goes to Beijing
Beijing’s implacable - happy to escalate regardless of economic price stance - appeared to call Trump’s bluff
Trump tariffs update: Latest from Ireland and the EU after US president’s 50% threat
European Union is committed to securing trade deal with US that works for all sides, says Sefcovic
Trump’s slapdown diplomacy reduces Oval Office meetings to spectator sport
Events are undermining America’s influence in the world, warn foreign policy experts
Rehabilitation of golf and return of Ferraris to Beijing streets tell us much about China
Beijing Letter: Revival of conspicuous consumption a sign of shift in Chinese policy
Trump announces multibillion-dollar ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence system
Trump says Golden Dome will protect US from foreign strikes using ground and space-based weapons
Ramaphosa to face into a storm when he meets Trump, whose list of grievances against South Africa is long
US president unhappy at plight of Afrikaners, Pretoria’s court case against Israel and its ties with ‘rogue’ states like Iran
Taiwan’s leader wants dialogue with China, but warns of need for stronger defences
Lai is taking more assertive approach towards Beijing, but there are fears over future US support for island
Donald Trump sounds more like a Chinese leader as he rejects the liberal world order
China’s view, echoed by Trump, is that states should govern themselves as they choose and other countries should mind their own business. This leaves the EU with a problem
US shoppers to face price hikes as Trump tariffs hit Walmart
Consumers starting to feel effect this month, executives said, despite recent deal with China to pause the heaviest tariffs
Ireland must steel itself for a trade war with the US
Our interest is in maintaining EU solidarity by supporting whatever countermeasures to Trump’s tariffs are needed
China and US see opportunities from tariff crisis
Speedy settlement between Beijing and Washington could be bad news for the European Union
Putin will not travel to Istanbul for peace talks with Zelenskiy, Kremlin confirms
Donald Trump will also skip meeting, Washington says shortly after Moscow’s announcement
Military axis of Russia, China and North Korea will test what the West stands for
Issue of migration – especially economic migration disguised as asylum-seeking – is a growing issue for the political viability of the EU
US-UK trade deal ‘solidifies’ new tariff regime, says Harris
Tánaiste to tell ministers that agreement formalises tariffs as part of ‘new reality’ for economies
US-China tariff truce will lessen shock but won’t stop prices rising, Fed governor warns
Adriana Kugler says she still expects to see higher prices and slower growth
European and Irish shares jump as China and US cut tariffs
Both sides agreed to lower so-called reciprocal tariffs for 90 days
US and China agree to suspend almost all tariffs on goods for 90 days
American and Chinese officials seek to de-escalate tensions in Geneva
US and China announce trade deal in Geneva following high-stakes talks
No details given on reducing huge tariffs between two superpowers
Trump says US-China tariff talks have led to ‘total reset’
Trump describes ‘great progress’ from meeting that lasted more than 10 hours
US-China negotiators prepare to lock horns in first post-tariff meeting
Sharp fall in China exports shows impact of tariffs but Beijing has options
China reports bumper April exports ahead of Saturday trade talks with US
Trade data shows a rise in shipments to south-east Asia and Europe offsets drop to America
Irish companies in China: ‘The Irish attitude to letting the hair down can really help’
Irish companies looking to set up shop in China say a budget of €1 million is needed to get going
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