‘We just can’t take the hit’: businesses worldwide brace as Trump threatens tariffs

Across the world, exporters to the US are preparing for an era of disruption if tariffs are imposed

Donald Trump will huff and he’ll puff, but if Europe’s leaders rise to its defence, their house will stand

The EU is facing a torrid year ahead from enemies both within and without. But it is still far from a lost cause

America First doctrine and threat of tariffs leave EU elite wondering how it can close economic gulf with US

President also threatens tariffs on imports to US and repeats call for Nato countries to increase defence spending to 5%

Trade chief has said membership of Pan-Euro-Mediterranean convention could be part of ‘reset’ discussions

Maroš Šefčovič says ‘the ball is in the UK’s court’ as British ministers reportedly consult businesses

Yuan and Chinese stocks fall despite suggestion of lower tariff than president mentioned during campaign

The annual gathering of the globally minded is looking forlorn in the light of Trump 2.0 and trade rows

Some analysts fear ballooning federal debt and a bullish stock market means ‘something will surely snap’

UK economy predicted to grow by 1.6% this year as fund warns of potentially destabilising effect of Trump policy

Bloc may ward off incoming president’s threats by buying more US goods, or impose its own tariffs in retaliation

Law to stop armed groups profiting from trade in gold, tin, tungsten and tantalum is being breached, rights groups say

Responses range from conciliation to retaliation, including cutting off electricity and halting the purchase of US liquor

Import of pork, lamb and beef as well as live cattle, sheep and pigs suspended amid outbreak near Berlin

Britons 39% worse off than Dutch equivalent due to housing costs 44% higher than western European average