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The US president’s deals are not a win-win for the global economy

Rerouting of goods to currency area could result in up to 10% rise in cheap Chinese imports in 2026, say economists

Also in today’s newsletter, an investigation into Haitian gangs and turmoil at Novo Nordisk

Treasury secretary heads back to Washington after two days of talks in Stockholm

Plus European markets shrug at the US trade deal

The return of inflation has brought the public finances back under control

Threat of 50% US import tax leaves producers of orange juice, coffee and beef in fear of lost sales

Economic data, corporate earnings and tariff news could set the tone for the remainder of the year

Opaque restrictions risk damaging business confidence, experts and investors warn

Move marks Trump administration’s latest effort to withdraw from international organisations

Repricing activity hits record high of $153bn in July in latest sign of investor optimism

Confusion persists over which EU products will be exempt from 15% levy expected to enter into force on Friday

Consumer goods group reports sales growth helped by rising prices of personal care and household products

Chief executive of Jeep and Fiat owner says offering more internal combustion vehicles will better reflect customer demand

Move comes as US and China hold trade talks and seek to stabilise relations

Fund says fall of US currency has helped lessen effect of Donald Trump’s tariffs

EU signs accord with Washington; plus, upbeat US economy leads some to question economic models

Information overload may be contributing to the S&P 500’s resilience

British Retail Consortium warns that expected tax increases in autumn could lift prices further

Also in today’s newsletter, EU warns Europe’s roads unfit for war, UBS currency derivatives and Botswana’s push on De Beers