Levies on world’s top arabica producer rattles investors in sector
Also in today’s newsletter, Moët Hennessy’s sexual harassment case and US Federal Reserve independence
No sensible government would think of emulating his trade policies as they have his other plans
Jakarta’s push for further postponement comes as EU countries call for ‘onerous’ rules to be simplified
Ivanhoe Mines founder Robert Friedland welcomes 50% import levy and says domestic production is ‘fundamental’ to US security
Companies including Ford warn that steep levies for car carriers will prove counter-productive
The US president has stepped up his criticism of the central bank’s chair, prompting some to question how long it can remain above politics
Delays in dealing with fiscal pressures risk further damage to household consumption, corporate investment and overall growth
Policymakers fear cutting borrowing costs to boost economic growth could drive capital’s real estate prices higher
US president accuses country of launching a ‘witch-hunt’ against its former leader Jair Bolsonaro
US president says levy on the key industrial metal follows a ‘national security assessment’
Minutes from US central bank’s June meeting highlight schism over effect of Donald Trump’s levies
Export growth has been strong but not lived up to its potential
The bloc of heavyweight emerging markets has grown bigger but less coherent
CEO to talk with Chinese officials next week, aiming for September unveiling of processor compliant with US export controls
LME price sinks as traders bet any levies will ultimately hit demand for industrial metal
Trade levies could solve the supply-demand problem but they are a blunt tool
Shares in drugmakers show little reaction to US president’s latest pronouncement
Airline and package holiday group posts 11% rise in annual pre-tax earnings to record £578mn
Central bank officials warn some heavily indebted firms are ‘particularly exposed to global shocks’
With huge economic and political shifts taking place, what will replace the old world order?
Also in today’s newsletter, Apple in talks with F1 over broadcast rights and Supreme Court paves way for mass federal job cuts
President also says he will impose levies of up to 200% on drug imports after a transition period
Also in this newsletter: EU delegation ordered to leave Libya
Brussels is not expecting same access to US market as British steel, cars and other products
