Beijing protests at sanctions over Russian weapon purchases

Mid-range manufacturing push improves the Chinese position as trade war intensifies

Sterling extends slide after May speech

President demands reform of system that he says works against US ecommerce

FTCR freight survey finds volumes growing and firms upbeat but profits still soft

Concerns over Trump’s trade war fade as consumer confidence hits an 18-year high

Businesses expect to cope with 10% levy but further rise could hit hard

US 10-year Treasury yield slips but holds above 3%; dollar index slides

Four charts explain the potential effect of protectionist measures

Companies from the EU, Mexico and Japan could reap comparative advantage

White goods company blames trade war as it pulls back on scheme to import appliances

Markets unfazed by trade tariffs; sterling has volatile session

Chairman says promise to Trump ‘cannot be fulfilled’ as China trade tensions escalate

Congressional allies of president frustrated over talks amid defiance from Ottawa 

Li Keqiang’s pro-business pledges come a day after Trump ratchets up trade war

Trade associations support pushing Beijing to open markets but say tactics ‘ineffective’