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Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
China retaliates against US, intensifying trade war
The Wall Street Journal

China retaliates against US, intensifying trade war

Beijing’s tariff increases and other countermeasures were mostly symbolic.

EU consumer group calls out safety of Temu products
The Wall Street Journal

EU consumer group calls out safety of Temu products

The watchdog was critical of products such as cosmetics and children’s toys.

Canada, Mexico want US to feel the pain of tariffs too
The Wall Street Journal

Canada, Mexico want US to feel the pain of tariffs too

Both countries are planning precision strikes against US exports.