China will clinch the AI race
Energy abundance, open-source models and manufacturing strengths will push Beijing into first place
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Beijing pours cash into Belt and Road financing in global resources grab
Spending on Xi Jinping’s signature overseas investment project hit a record in 2025, new research shows
Brazil and US eye rare earths deal
Abundant but largely untapped rare earth deposits could offer leverage as diplomatic ties improve
Trump to hit Europe with 10% tariffs until Greenland deal is agreed
US president said levies against eight nations would rise to 25% unless they support his acquisition of the island
EU and Mercosur bloc sign trade deal after decades of talks
The agreement will create one of the largest free trade zones in the world but must be ratified by member states
Nvidia suppliers halt H200 output after China blocks chip shipments
Parts makers concerned about whether Beijing will allow imports of AI processors
The threat to the global economy from Trump’s war on the Fed
The escalating conflict between the White House and the US central bank could have far-reaching consequences
Canada and China slash tariffs as they mend ties after years of dispute
Countries agree to lift trade barriers on the first visit to Beijing by a Canadian prime minister in almost a decade
Trump threatens tariffs on allies over opposition to Greenland plan
US president redoubles demands for Danish territory two days after Washington agreed to be part of high-level working group
America is courting the old crises
Monetary policy is not meant to get as exciting as it has with the Trump administration’s attacks on the Fed
Powell struggle
Donald Trump is continuing his push to get US interest rates down with a fresh attack on the Federal Reserve
Populism makes managing global economy harder, Andrew Bailey warns
Bank of England governor tells officials to challenge populist leaders ‘in deeds more than just words’
Lower rates and higher fiscal deficit will boost US growth in 2026
Procyclical spending continues
US accuses EU of seeking cheese ‘monopoly’ in South America
Bloc will sign trade agreement on Saturday after 25 years of talks
FirstFT: Canada and China rebuild relations to fit new world order
Also in today’s newsletter: US strikes first sales on Venezuelan oil and Wall Street banks’ equity trading businesses lift profits
Why Japan’s fiscal paradox matters
The country is the darling of investors, but that could change
EU and Australia wrangle over food imports in push to seal trade pact
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen expected to travel to Australia next month to sign agreement
A less independent Fed raises risks to a key crisis tool
If the Trump administration exerts more influence on the US central bank, global swap lines could become more politicised
Can Mark Carney Trump-proof Canada’s economy?
After several decades of closer integration with the US, the country’s prime minister is pushing large infrastructure projects and looking for new markets
Trump calls for emergency energy auction to make tech giants pay for AI power
President urges nation’s largest grid operator to have data centre companies bid for contracts to build power plants
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