As the trade war intensifies, Chinese subsidies for homegrown industries present a difficult obstacle to reaching a deal.
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China, Defiant but Careful, Promises Aggressive Response to Tariffs
A longer or worsening trade war could hurt China’s already bruised factories. Still, Beijing is signaling it is ready for a fight.
Trump Could Raise Tariffs on China. Here’s How China Could Respond.
Beijing could match what the United States does, and its options include upping the ante in untraditional ways. But most of its choices come with drawbacks.
France Gets a Taste of Post-Brexit Mayhem
The French government says preparations are in place for Britain’s leaving the European Union without a deal. But employees at the border are not so sure.
China Suggests a Trade Compromise With the Trump Administration
An offer from a senior Chinese official could make a trade deal easier to achieve — but also more fragile.
White Meat or Dark? Brexit Muddles the Picture
One sector of British agriculture illustrates why an abrupt departure from the European Union would be so disruptive to trade.
With Interest: The Week in Business: Saudi Arabia Turns East, and Trump and Kim Meet Again
Plus, what a sneaker says about college sports, and questions about the next step in building wireless networks.
Amid Brexit Strains, Anglo-Irish Relations Are ‘Fraying’
As the debate grinds toward a climax, Ireland is getting a familiar feeling: “The British,” as one person said, “are about to kick us in the teeth again.”
U.S.-China Trade Talks Face Big Obstacle: Ensuring That Promises Are Kept
American negotiators, worried that Beijing will drag its feet on sticking to the provisions of a deal, want a way to punish failures to comply. Their Chinese counterparts may not go along.
Trump Optimistic on Trade Deal With China, but May Keep Tariffs Anyway
The president described negotiations between American and Chinese officials in positive terms, but said, “Without the tariffs, we wouldn’t be talking.”