Ban on imports including chocolate and nappies will hurt American producers, says Biden administration
Google, OpenAI and Sequoia Capital push to improve security practices following high-profile spying cases
Sweeping reform offers route to eventual citizenship and protection from deportation for 550,000 people
‘Long-expected deceleration’ in consumer spending may now be under way, says Adriana Kugler
Federal Trade Commission also investigating Chinese video app over potential breaches of act outlawing ‘unfair practices’
Dave Calhoun appeared contrite before an US Senate panel but faced scrutiny over the company’s conduct
The hunt for lower taxes and less regulation ignores major economic risks
President Biden wants to increase adoption, but his tariffs on Chinese imports could reduce competition and increase costs
A set piece clash between Biden and Trump will turn less on policies than on each candidate’s manner and appearance
Delay by US central bank in easing monetary policy could jeopardise soft economic landing
The case for a case
Mutual defence pledge marks one of Moscow’s strongest commitments in Asia
Hanoi cements growing importance in global supply chains by balancing relations between rival powers
Also in this newsletter: UK inflation back to target, ECB debt warning, jumping robots
‘H1-B’ squad has defied the odds to surprise the sport’s fans and Americans alike with their success in T20 tournament
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
Artificial intelligence frenzy has powered Nvidia to peak of US equity market but elsewhere investors become more selective
Analysts at the bank said the asset management industry is in a ‘paradigm shift’ and changes could happen within 10 years
A transformed trade relationship has left Europe’s farmers vulnerable to retaliation
Inspections of popular fruit on hold as criminal violence threatens multibillion-dollar trade
Hawkish message designed to appeal to rightwing allies and US Republicans ahead of scheduled address to Congress
Politicians should acknowledge how much we could lose in the new era of suspicion, protectionism and interventionism
Also in today’s newsletter, the candidates vie for Wisconsin’s much-coveted voters
Populism is often strongest in big-spending social democracies
And the market goes up anyway
Democratic power broker George Norcross accused of racketeering in scheme involving tax credits
‘Steel wars’ with China show how difficult it is to contain global tariffs
President steps up attacks on his opponent’s character ahead of first televised debate
American bureaucracy is burgeoning in both public and private sectors
Economist and member of China’s five-year plan committee reflects on geopolitical and trade tensions — including electric vehicle exports
President’s top energy adviser Amos Hochstein says fuel costs ‘still too high for many Americans’
China’s reliance on exports is set to fan the flames of protectionism elsewhere
Washington proposal would ease restrictions on Israeli tycoon Dan Gertler imposed over alleged corrupt dealing
Nations face a string of challenges requiring government action — this is top of the list
What can be learnt from the pioneers who turned abandoned lofts into the creative heart of the city?
As the global movement of people prompts hardline approaches by populists and policymakers, four new books explore the west’s struggle to balance domestic pressures with the plight of asylum-seekers
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