US tariff receipts surge in Donald Trump’s trade war
Figures show record $24.2bn raised from the levies in May but highlight potential for distortion to global trade flows
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Trump keen for US to manufacture iPhones; here’s how India is doing it
‘This newest factory is the largest of several making Apple products in India ... The effects on the region are transformative’
Dalai Lama confirms he will be reincarnated and his trust will identify successor
Statement puts to rest speculation that he may be the last of Tibet’s spiritual leaders
Car makers sound alarm as China turns off tap on mineral supplies
Rare-earth metals in short supply, causing some models to pause production
Donald Trump says US-China trade truce has been ‘signed’
Purported pact follows negotiations in London and Geneva to de-escalate global trade war
China asserts its military might in a new and uncertain world order
While its defence budget has more than doubled since 2010, its forces have not been in a war since the 1970s
EU to clamp down on unsafe goods sold online
Digitally bought products flout consumer-protection rules, Irish commissioner Michael McGrath says
Where were China and Russia when Iran needed them most?
Stability in the Middle East is more valuable to Beijing than any cost or distraction a war with Iran might create for the US
Restoring biodiversity on the Yangtze river: ‘You have to do some balancing and make some difficult choices’
Home to several rare species and the world’s largest hydroelectric power station, protecting human life and biodiversity on the Yangtze river is a difficult balancing act
Bossa nova puts an end to unease created by an innocent relationship question
Basement arts venue with a ‘free but not unbridled’ spirit attributes upcoming closure to ‘economic downturn + limited energy’
Could the end be in sight for a deadly blood cancer?
A new study suggests immunotherapy might offer a lifeline to people with multiple myeloma
Everyone’s friend: How Mongolia stays on good terms with Russia, China and western powers
Annual conference discusses competing security interests in northeast Asia
Daughters of the Bamboo Grove by Barbara Demick: Chilling insight into the birth of modern China
An illuminating and heartbreaking exposé of the enforcement of the one-child policy
First the Soviets, then the Chinese, attempted to suppress the memory of Mongolia’s founder
The Genghis Khan National Museum is one of the Mongolian capital’s most popular landmarks and tourist attractions
The Irish Times view on US/China trade talks: another fragile truce
The stand-off shows how supply chains can be weaponised in trade disputes, often with a more painful impact than the imposition of tariffs
Ireland uniquely exposed to reversal of globalisation, IMF warns
Washington DC-based fund highlights strength of Irish economy while flagging risk
You never forget your first time investing, study finds
People form a surprisingly strong attachment to their debut stock – even when it doesn’t love them back
Chinese exports to US plunge as tariffs bite
China’s exports to the US posted biggest drop in May since the pandemic
Xi Jinping urges respectful trade talks in call with Trump
Thursday’s call was the first time the two men had spoken since January
Will markets see a July surprise? Four key warning signs investors and pension-holders need to watch
Tariffs and debt burdens are making large-scale investors increasingly nervous about future market direction
Tesla’s Chinese made EVs sale slump continues
European sales rout continues, spurred by aging model lineup and Elon Musk’s political activities
Britain to move closer to ‘warfighting readiness’ as review calls for defence overhaul
Strategic defence review launched in Westminster as UK government promises investment
China accuses US of violating trade deal, vows firm response
Chinese Ministry of Commerce issued statement rebuking the US president’s claim that Beijing breached the consensus reached in Geneva last month
Lutnick downplays tariff court ruling impact on US-EU talks
US president Donald Trump and Xi Jinping likely to speak soon
How a man described as ‘dumber than a sack of bricks’ came to dominate global trade policy
US trade adviser Peter Navarro, once a fringe figure, is now driving Trump’s tariff agenda
China accuses US secretary Pete Hegseth of ‘vilifying’ remarks at defence forum
Hegseth calls on Indo-Pacific allies to boost defence, warning of ‘potentially imminent’ threat
AI ‘godfather’ Nvidia keeps firing on all cylinders
Analysts expect further rapid growth despite warning that China is now effectively closed to US chipmakers
Pete Hegseth calls on Asia to boost military spending in face of ‘imminent’ threat from China
US defence secretary says China is ‘rehearsing for the real deal’
Lee Jae-myung: The man set to take over South Korea’s turbulent democracy
South Korea's presidential election comes after country’s former leader was impeached for imposing martial law
Donald Trump accuses China of violating US tariff truce
US has warned talks with Beijing are ‘stalled’, two weeks after reaching deal that temporarily lowered duties
Communist Party membership shares the qualities of LinkedIn and the Legion of Mary
Being a member can help people get a job, but not necessarily one they want
US trade policy will have ‘lasting impact’ on global economy
World Economic Forum’s survey finds most economists see tariffs as increasing recession risk
BYD Sealion 7 should make a splash in Ireland’s hottest EV segment
The new crossover takes aim at best-selling EV models such as VW’s ID.4 and Tesla’s Model Y
Chinese EV shares tumble as BYD sparks ‘rat race’ price war fears
Electric vehicle leader announces fresh round of price cuts for its models
In the game of chicken between the US and China, round one goes to Beijing
Beijing’s implacable - happy to escalate regardless of economic price stance - appeared to call Trump’s bluff
Trump tariffs update: Latest from Ireland and the EU after US president’s 50% threat
European Union is committed to securing trade deal with US that works for all sides, says Sefcovic
Trump’s slapdown diplomacy reduces Oval Office meetings to spectator sport
Events are undermining America’s influence in the world, warn foreign policy experts
Rehabilitation of golf and return of Ferraris to Beijing streets tell us much about China
Beijing Letter: Revival of conspicuous consumption a sign of shift in Chinese policy
Trump announces multibillion-dollar ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence system
Trump says Golden Dome will protect US from foreign strikes using ground and space-based weapons
Ramaphosa to face into a storm when he meets Trump, whose list of grievances against South Africa is long
US president unhappy at plight of Afrikaners, Pretoria’s court case against Israel and its ties with ‘rogue’ states like Iran
Taiwan’s leader wants dialogue with China, but warns of need for stronger defences
Lai is taking more assertive approach towards Beijing, but there are fears over future US support for island
Donald Trump sounds more like a Chinese leader as he rejects the liberal world order
China’s view, echoed by Trump, is that states should govern themselves as they choose and other countries should mind their own business. This leaves the EU with a problem
US shoppers to face price hikes as Trump tariffs hit Walmart
Consumers starting to feel effect this month, executives said, despite recent deal with China to pause the heaviest tariffs
Ireland must steel itself for a trade war with the US
Our interest is in maintaining EU solidarity by supporting whatever countermeasures to Trump’s tariffs are needed
China and US see opportunities from tariff crisis
Speedy settlement between Beijing and Washington could be bad news for the European Union
Putin will not travel to Istanbul for peace talks with Zelenskiy, Kremlin confirms
Donald Trump will also skip meeting, Washington says shortly after Moscow’s announcement
Military axis of Russia, China and North Korea will test what the West stands for
Issue of migration – especially economic migration disguised as asylum-seeking – is a growing issue for the political viability of the EU
US-UK trade deal ‘solidifies’ new tariff regime, says Harris
Tánaiste to tell ministers that agreement formalises tariffs as part of ‘new reality’ for economies
US-China tariff truce will lessen shock but won’t stop prices rising, Fed governor warns
Adriana Kugler says she still expects to see higher prices and slower growth
European and Irish shares jump as China and US cut tariffs
Both sides agreed to lower so-called reciprocal tariffs for 90 days
US and China agree to suspend almost all tariffs on goods for 90 days
American and Chinese officials seek to de-escalate tensions in Geneva
US and China announce trade deal in Geneva following high-stakes talks
No details given on reducing huge tariffs between two superpowers
Trump says US-China tariff talks have led to ‘total reset’
Trump describes ‘great progress’ from meeting that lasted more than 10 hours
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