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China supports free trade, central bank governor says in Washington meeting, CCTV reports
China will firmly support free trade rules and the multilateral trading system, the country's central bank governor said on ...
The Business & Financial Times on MSN3h
Is this the end of free trade?: Rethinking global trade and competitiveness in an era of uncertainty
By Harmony Seyram ATTISEIn recent months, the global trading system has come under renewed scrutiny. From escalating tariffs ...
Trump has received 18 written offers from countries on trade, won’t allow ‘rushed deals,’ top econ adviser says
The Trump administration has received 18 “written offers” from foreign trade ministers so far this week, according to the White House’s top economic adviser.
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Ha-Joon Chang: There Should Be No Return to Free Trade
Donald Trump’s attempt to upturn the global free-trade system has disoriented his critics and supporters. The massive downturn in the stock market, which followed his imposition of tariffs on much of ...
Trump says free trade killed American auto jobs. That’s not the whole story
Tariffs aren’t going to reverse the loss of auto jobs in the Midwest during the last 30 years. Automation, and a change in American car buyers’ preferences, cost more jobs than bad trade deals.
The Independent6d
Starmer urges free trade in first call with Trump after UK hit by sweeping US tariffs
“The prime minister reiterated his commitment to free and open trade and the importance of protecting the national interest,” Sir Keir’s spokesperson said. It is the first time the two ...
Lower tariffs are possible, but a U.S.-India free trade agreement is a 'bridge too far': Analyst
Derek Grossman, Senior Defense Analyst at RAND, reflects on JD Vance’s visit to India, noting that both nations share a ...
China Daily13h
China, Switzerland to accelerate bilateral Free Trade Agreement negotiations
China and Switzerland have reiterated their willingness to accelerate negotiations on upgrading their bilateral Free Trade ...