Targeting of China delivers on campaign promises, and attracts unlikely allies in Congress

Xi’s economic adviser steps into the spotlight as the US ramps up trade war talk

China prepares response to US steel duties

Trump action a blow to Beijing’s ambitions for leadership of global economy

Beijing could exploit any Trump over-reach in bar-room punch-up over tariffs

Fears of downward spiral of retaliation as pair square up for trade war

US share weakness after heavy losses in Asia and European slide

Yen and Swiss franc gain ground and gold price jumps

FTCR China Freight Index falls to seven-month low as volumes and rates are hit