EU will not rip up tech rules for trade deal with Trump, senior official says Bloc is ‘very committed’ to laws on big tech and is not targeting US companies, says European Commission’s Henna Virkkunen
US markets close with steep losses as Trump tariffs branded ‘worst self-inflicted wound’ by a successful economy – as it happened Wall Street stocks tumbled again as investors remain jittery while former US treasury chief criticises Trump’s economic policy
Will Trump’s tariff chaos be China’s gain in global trade wars? As China retaliates against tariffs, it is also making strategic manoeuvres on EU and Asia to maximise opportunities
Trump tariff pause brings relief for global stock markets Asian and European markets rise amid signs trade war may not be as damaging to global economy as feared
EU suspends retaliatory 25% tariffs on US goods after Trump U-turn ‘We want to give negotiations a chance,’ says Ursula von der Leyen in announcement of 90-day pause
Trump is pushing the world towards recession. By learning the lessons of 2008, we can still prevent it In the first of a two-part series, the former prime minister outlines a global response to Donald Trump’s tariffs
China announces 84% tariffs on all US goods in response to Trump’s 104% US Treasury secretary indicates openness to trade agreements after stock markets fall further in Europe
EU to impose retaliatory 25% tariffs on US goods from almonds to yachts Bloc says it ‘considers US tariffs unjustified and damaging, causing economic harm to both sides’
EU drug companies warn of exodus to US as Trump threatens import tariffs Von der Leyen urged to take ‘rapid and radical action’ as president says tariffs on pharmaceuticals coming ‘shortly’
Trump confirms 104% tariffs on Chinese goods as part of unfolding global trade war Beijing vows to ‘fight to the end’ as president claims ‘many’ countries are seeking a deal with US
Porsche reports steep fall in orders from Europe and China Just over 71,000 cars sold in first quarter as German manufacturer is silent on effect of US tariffs
EU drops plans to hit American bourbon with retaliatory tariffs Drink removed from draft list after lobbying from whiskey-making Ireland and wine-producing Italy and France
Bank ‘should cut UK interest rates to at least 4% in May amid tariff turmoil’ Ex-Bank of England deputy governor Charlie Bean says cut of 0.5 points needed because of ‘crazy situation’ in US
Northern Ireland faces court case over £300m north-south power pylon plan Campaigners claim NI is being used as a ‘whipping boy’ to feed Irish republic’s energy-hungry datacentres
EU offered ‘zero-for-zero’ deal to US weeks before tariff announcement Cars and other goods were to be included, according to EU trade commissioner, who says offer is still on table