IMF chief warns ‘uncertainty is the new normal’ in global economy
Kristalina Georgieva outlines mounting risks to economic stability before fund’s annual meetings next week
UK plastic waste exports to developing countries rose 84% in a year, data shows
Campaigners say increase in exports mostly to Malaysia and Indonesia is ‘unethical and irresponsible waste imperialism’
EU plan to match Trump steel tariffs spurs ‘existential threat’ to UK steel industry
Starmer says UK in discussions with EU over Brussels plan to double import tariff to 50%, which unions warn could kill UK steel industry
Ineos to cut a fifth of Hull jobs, blaming ‘dirt-cheap’ imports from China
Company says more roles will be at risk unless UK government supports tariffs to protect industry
Trump’s latest tariff threat raises concerns for UK pharmaceuticals
Britain will ‘actively engage’ with US over possible 100% duties, with truck and cabinet makers also in firing line
UK to suffer highest inflation in G7 this year, says OECD
International body warns British rate will be higher than that in US, despite effects of Trump tariffs
Trump’s tariffs have hurt tea exports to the US, says Fortnum & Mason boss
Tom Athron says stricter rules on country of origin and end of ‘de minimis’ exemptions are up and sales down
Chinese economy slows amid Trump trade war and weaker consumer spending
Slowing growth in factory output and retail sales prompts calls for fresh economic stimulus
EU and US officials meet as Trump says he is ready to impose further sanctions on Russia
Europe and US consider further actions to weaken Russia after largest-ever air attack on Ukraine over the weekend
‘We’re scared of losing our jobs’: industries in India fear impact of Trump’s 50% tariffs
Textiles, footwear, jewellery, gems and seafood are sectors most affected in trade with US, India’s biggest market
Trump asks US supreme court to overturn trade tariffs ruling
President challenging federal appeals court decision that ‘liberation day’ levies on imports overstepped his powers
Postal services around the world suspend deliveries to US: how will it affect you?
Suspensions including from Australia and Europe come after Donald Trump removed a rule exempting parcels worth less than US$800 from his tariffs
The Guardian view on Britain’s AI strategy: the risk is that it is dependency dressed up in digital hype
Editorial: The UK’s plans seem to outsource sovereignty for phantom efficiency. Public services provide the data and power while US tech giants reap the rewards
UK metals firms threaten to sue government over tariffs on steel imports from Asia
Companies send letter to business secretary complaining new rules were imposed with 24 hours’ notice
Trump’s China trade truce extension spurs market rally
Bourses in Australia and Japan hit record highs as hopes grow of trade deal within latest 90-day pause