Global Business & Emerging Markets

With just 10 months left before the U.K. exits the EU, the government is trying to get a handle on the economic impact should Brexit impose additional trading costs on exporters.

Trade war risk remains alive; EU won't engage with U.S. on trade until it gets a permanent exemption from "pure protectionism" of tariffs.

Tariffs proposed by the Trump administration would benefit some companies, hamstring others.

President Trump sees Chinese actions as conciliatory: “Now we're really negotiating, and I think they're going to treat us really fairly.”

A weaker yuan could help shore up China's exports, but experts say it's “probably unwise.”

Chinese officials threaten to retaliate against specific industries.

Trump threatens tariffs on European cars; EU vows to resist 'bullies.'

“Our objective is not to create a trade war. Our objective is to make sure U.S. companies and workers are treated fairly.”