Cuba confronts an acute fuel shortage with potential catastrophic consequences as Trump administration sanctions threaten to cut off oil shipments entirely, pushing the island toward collapse.
Ministers from the US, UK, EU, Japan, Australia and New Zealand gather in Washington to discuss a strategic alliance on critical minerals, aiming to reduce dependence on China and secure supply chains.
China's trade surplus surged 20% to $1.2tn in 2025, overwhelming manufacturers worldwide. As US influence declines, Beijing faces pressure to reconsider export-led policies threatening global economic stability.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a halving of tariffs on whisky and visa-free travel for UK citizens to China following high-level talks in Beijing.
Prime Minister's China trip yields concessions but faces US criticism. Train passengers lose £80m yearly in compensation delays. Australian Open semi-finals feature Alcaraz and Sinner.
Keir Starmer's Beijing visit has produced several agreements including visa-free travel for Britons, intelligence sharing on organised crime, and progress on services trade.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces visa-free travel and trade deals with China, defending closer ties despite security concerns raised by MPs over espionage threats.
The landmark EU-India free trade agreement, signed after 20 years of negotiations, represents a strategic realignment away from US influence amid Trump-era tariffs and geopolitical tensions.
Business leaders call for a predictable UK-China strategy to replace reactive policy, enabling firms to manage risk, diversify supply chains, and leverage service sector opportunities amid complex global trade dynamics.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces warnings about severe payment collection risks and security threats as he arrives in China for trade talks with President Xi Jinping.
India and the European Union have finalised a historic free trade agreement, hailed as the 'mother of all deals', expected to double EU exports and create a vast free trade zone.
The European Union and India have concluded a landmark trade agreement, slashing tariffs and creating a market of over 2 billion people. The deal comes as the EU diversifies trade partnerships.
US President Donald Trump has declared a tariff increase on South Korean goods to 25%, citing delays in trade deal implementation, causing market volatility and diplomatic confusion.
Donald Trump announces plans to raise US tariffs on South Korean goods to 25%, accusing Seoul of failing to enact a trade deal and causing carmaker shares to tumble.
Canadian PM Mark Carney clarifies recent China tariff agreement is limited, not a free trade deal, as Donald Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canadian imports.
Former US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on Canadian goods in response to a proposed trade deal between Canada and China.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on Canadian goods if Canada proceeds with its trade deal with China, escalating tensions.
Donald Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canadian imports if Canada makes a trade deal with China, while also announcing US seizure of Venezuelan oil.
The UK government is expected to reduce tariff-free steel import quotas from July, aiming to protect domestic producers against a global oversupply driven by China.
Jared Kushner has detailed the Board of Peace's proposals for the redevelopment of Gaza, focusing on economic and infrastructure projects to foster stability.
Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney argues Europe must undergo a difficult transition to reduce dependence on the US, emphasising economic and strategic sovereignty.
US President Donald Trump has reversed his threat to impose tariffs on eight European countries, citing a potential deal framework regarding Greenland's status.
The European Parliament has suspended ratification of a US trade agreement in response to Donald Trump's threat of tariffs on EU exports unless he can take over Greenland.
French President Emmanuel Macron criticises Donald Trump's tariff threats against Europe at Davos, as EU leaders prepare for crucial Brussels summit to respond to US economic coercion.
The European Union has warned that retaliatory tariffs against the US could be implemented 'very quickly' following President Trump's renewed push to annex Greenland, escalating tensions at Davos.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calls for a more independent Europe in response to global shifts, highlighting a pending trade deal with India.
Business Secretary Peter Kyle warns Trump's new 10% tariff threat could delay the final UK-US trade deal. He brands the tensions 'lose-lose' for both economies. Read the latest.
Donald Trump threatens 25% tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland, pushing the EU to consider its powerful 'big bazooka' anti-coercion tool. Could a full-scale trade war erupt?
British businesses urged to create contingency plans as potential US tariffs could cost £6bn by February. The BCC warns of significant impact amid diplomatic tensions.
European business leaders condemn Donald Trump's threat of new US tariffs linked to Greenland, warning of enormous costs for German carmakers and manufacturers. The EU plans an emergency summit.