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A reordering of global trading relationships could be underway as the world’s two largest economies clash and relations spiral into a trade war

Tariffs announced last week and than paused by US President Donald Trump could push the European Union to pursue more trade with China, the world's third-largest consumer market after the US and the EU.

Chinese leader canvasses Spain and other trading partners on how to tackle economic fallout as market turmoil continues

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the European Union on Friday to join hands with Beijing in resisting "unilateral bullying", in reference to swingeing tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is visiting China, the top target of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs

Washington has criticised Spain's outreach to China with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying cosying up to Beijing is like 'cutting your own throat.'

You have to marvel at Donald Trump’s prescience. After his announcement of America’s new tariffs regime on April 2, “liberation day”, the stock markets plummeted, causing faint hearts around the world to quail. Nerves fluttered particularly hard when bond yields started to rise rapidly this week, suggesting a growing lack…

As China retaliates against tariffs, it is also making strategic manoeuvres on EU and Asia to maximise opportunities

Wall Street stocks tumbled again as investors remain jittery while former US treasury chief criticises Trump’s economic policy