Modelling shows localising manufacturing too quickly could reduce global trade by 18%
Danish minister agrees reporting obligations for companies need simplifying, but insists on the new regulations’ merit
The latest set of Chinese restrictions on rare earths exports are the most worrying to date
Fight is underscoring scrambled political alliances surrounding Biden-era Inflation Reduction Act
Diplomats say pact’s provisions on strategic sectors is template for Washington
The unravelling of complex supply chains will put major industries at risk, even in the US, executives say
Executives use earnings calls to lay out impact of Trump’s tariffs on costs and supply chains
Beijing’s response to Donald Trump’s tariffs intensifies battle to control supply of commodities vital to high-tech sectors
Industry warns that trade disruption will raise prices for hospitals
Owners say American customers have cancelled or suspended orders
Manufacturers struggle to attract young workers for physically demanding roles with long hours and low pay
Third-party vendors are betting that White House will back down on steep China levies
New methods will remove need for nitrocellulose and nitroglycerine, key raw materials in high demand since war in Ukraine
Nvidia has become a symbol of the looming business nightmare unleashed by Donald Trump
Tariffs and threat of new duties on chips and computing infrastructure could frustrate American ambitions to lead artificial intelligence race
Buyers and sellers at Canton trade fair search for ways to evade levies as goods pile up in warehouses
Clash comes as car companies hold crunch talks with Trump to head off 25% import tariffs
Japanese clothing chain expects duties to hit profit at its rapidly expanding North American business
Executive warns situation could become ‘quite ugly’ in a few weeks as carmakers park vehicles amid levy uncertainty
Consultants are helping clients lower the customs value of imports to cut the cost of new levies
New duties imposed by US president will send shockwaves through global supply chains
Shares in big retailers also tumble as they face turmoil in China and other manufacturing bases
Trade minister says Washington suspects high-end semiconductors are making it to China despite trade controls
Investment funds have been looking to offload assets in a push to realise returns
Authorities increase subsidies for exploration and mining to shore up high-tech supply chain
