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Ford profit down from Mexico plant hit

Ford has reported a quarterly loss partly linked to abandoning a planned factory in Mexico that President Trump criticised.

Economy

German business morale weakens, but is Trump to blame?

German businesses are gloomier this month according to a survey of 7,000 firms, which may or may not be linked to Trump's protectionist comments.

Economy

Canada's Trudeau talks trade as Trump rejects TPP and NAFTA

On President Trump's protectionist rhetoric Canada's PM Justin Trudeau says he'll emphasise the strong trade ties between the two countries.

Economy

Germany and EU urged to take advantage of US protectionism

Germany is looking to take advantage of trade opportunities in Asia and South America from the United States turning protectionist.

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USA

Trump dumps the TPP trade pact as fears grow for the future of NAFTA

In a move seen as distancing America from its Asian allies, Donald Trump has formally withdrawn the United States from the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership on…

Switzerland

China's warning over protectionism: don't lock yourself in a dark room

All eyes were on the Chinese President's address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, as he gave a vigorous defence of free trade

Economy

Dismal year for Chinese exports as Beijing faces Trump trade threats

Chinese exports fell last year with global demand for its goods weakening, amid fears of a trade war with the US under the Trump administration.

Economy

Trump administration 'keen on fast trade deal with Britain'

The incoming administration of Donald Trump reportedly wants to negotiate a new trade deal with the UK as quickly as possible after it leaves the EU.

Economy

China stresses US mutual interests amid trade war fears

China signals it wants to avoid a trade war after US President-elect Donald Trump names tough-talking Robert Lighthizer as his chief trade negotiator.

Economy

Oil extends gains ahead of OPEC talks

Oil prices extended gains for a second session running on Friday – fuelled by optimism that non-OPEC producers will agree to reduce output following a cartel agreement to limit…

USA

Why Trump might not be the end of the world for globalisation

Global growth and development have been predicted to be one of the casualties of a Trump presidency hostile to free trade.

World News

Merkel: EU-US trade deal 'cannot be concluded now'

Obama and Merkel talk trade and Trump on final trip to Berlin

Europe News

EU-US free trade talks 'frozen' after Trump election win

Brussels (AFP) – Talks on a vast free-trade deal between the EU and US are likely to be “frozen” for years after the stunning election victory of Donald Trump, the EU said on…

Economy

China sees Trump election as a trade opportunity

China hopes to turn the US election upset to its advantage by seeking support for a Beijing-led Asia-Pacific free trade deal to replace TPP.

Economy

Trump victory puts pressure on Mexico over NAFTA trade deal

After Trump's election victory Mexico says the North American Free Trade Agreement can be discussed by not renegotiated.

Economy

US-Cuba trade trials continue despite Obama's efforts

President Obama's moves to normalise relations with Cuba are bearing little fruit, with both sides blaming the other.

Canada

Protesters gain access to restricted area of European Council ahead of CETA signing

Ahead of Justin Trudeau's arrival, anti-CETA demonstrators managed to push their way into a restricted area of the European Council.

Canada

Europe and Canada set to sign CETA trade pact

Canada and Europe are set to sign their long-delayed free trade deal later today at a summit in Brussels.

World News

Belgium signs the CETA deal

It had been blocked by Belgium's regional parliament in Wallonia, effectively meaning it could not be signed by the national government, nor by the EU as a whole.

World News

EU and Canada to sign CETA trade deal on Sunday

After weeks of deadlock, the EU and Canada say they will sign a landmark trade deal on Sunday.