Lighthizer and other Skadden veterans fought imports on behalf of US steel industry

Washington’s threat of car industry tariffs rings alarm bells in Tokyo

Emerging markets leave developed nations behind in race for renewable power

John Thornton and Mark Bristow to run $18bn Barrick Gold and Randgold combination

Oil prices edge up in Asia, with Hong Kong and South Korea markets closed

Survey shows business as usual but nearly half of respondents say tariffs hurt

Second deal underDonald Trump shows Washington’s support for Taipei in China stand-off

Trade representative Robert Lighthizer targets those profiting from shift of manufacturing offshore

Taiwan electronics groups forced to consider quitting China to escape Trump’s tariffs

Ben Bland takes the first train on the nine hour journey to Beijing

Is the Greek right?

Led by China, countries from Turkey to India are looking for commercial opportunities — and African leaders welcome the new source of investment

Brent crude above $81 a barrel while Draghi’s remarks send bond yields rising

Consumers report rise in income growth but negative headlines weigh on spending

Students continue to back workers in dispute over trade union rights

Green energy groups say Vaca Muerta is leaking greenhouse gases

Beijing protests at sanctions over Russian weapon purchases

Reboot of commercial lending to emerging nations in face of Beijing ‘economic warfare’

Rail link accelerates Hong Kong’s integration as critics fear erosion of autonomy 

Agreement could pave way to restoration of diplomatic relations

Latest tariffs look more like the start of a cold war than a trade war

Local governments press banks into buying $200bn ‘special-purpose’ securities

Mid-range manufacturing push improves the Chinese position as trade war intensifies

Beijing can offer hope to the continent but debt is a cause for concern