California passes Japan as fourth largest economy
The US state expresses worries that President Donald Trump’s tariffs could stunt future growth. Read More
Tax-free parcels rule used by Shein and Temu under review
Retailers argue that cheap foreign rivals are undercutting business using a tax-free status on small parcels. Read More
China has halted rare earth exports, can Australia step up?
Australia has proposed to create a strategic reserve of critical minerals. Read More
Ed Miliband ‘considering’ regional energy pricing
Ed Miliband says “zonal pricing” or reformed national pricing are the only available options to overhaul the energy market. Read More
Who will win the race to develop a humanoid robot?
Humanoid robots are attracting a lot of investment but will China dominate the industry? Read More
Opportunity for big US-China trade deal, says Bessent
The comments from the US Treasury Secretary come as the trade war between the world’s two biggest economies has escalated. Read More
China sends Boeing planes back to US over tariffs
Boeing’s boss says it’s looking to sell 50 more planes China has on order to other countries. Read More
Minister pledges 10,000 extra driving tests a month to clear backlog
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said the government would provide at least 10,000 extra driving tests a month. Read More
Pressure builds on UK finances as Reeves pushes for US trade deal
The government borrowed more than expected last year, placing more pressure on the public finances ahead of the full impact of US tariffs. Read More
Trump hints at softening China tariffs and says no plan to sack Fed boss
His comments come amid a trade war with Beijing, and after his attacks on the US central bank’s boss. Read More