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Pulp friction: the trade war bites Apple
As Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs take effect, our correspondent explains how one of America’s most profitable companies may navigate the trade war.…
1 year ago
Economies of sail: migrant-smuggling entrepreneurs
More than 36,000 migrants crossed the English Channel in small boats last year. Our correspondent investigates the increasingly sophisticated busines…
1 year ago
Doomed traders: Trump’s tariff fallout
Since Donald Trump announced punishing tariffs on “Liberation Day” last week, stock markets have fallen and governments and businesses scrambled to r…
1 year ago
Over the Yoon: South Korea ousts president
South Korea has been paralysed since its president declared martial law in December. Even after his impeachment, politicians face a divided polity an…
1 year, 1 month ago
Import-extort: what to make of Donald Trump’s titanic tariffs
After months of bluster, he’s finally done it. At a ceremony in the White House Rose Garden, Donald Trump overturned decades of American trade policy…
1 year, 1 month ago
Wall of duties: Trump’s towering tariffs
Even in the run-up to Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff hikes, few had expected such colossal levies. Our correspondent explains how they will s…
1 year, 1 month ago
Ballot from the blue: will Ukraine hold a poll?
Months ago, holding an election in wartorn Ukraine seemed impossible. Now plans are being made. Our correspondent explains the prospects for the camp…
1 year, 1 month ago
Right down: Le Pen barred
Marine Le Pen is one of France’s most popular politicians, who has brought the National Rally party to the heart of the political landscape. Our corr…
1 year, 1 month ago
Shock and war: Myanmar junta exploits quake
Civil war in Myanmar is hampering relief efforts after the devastating earthquake on Friday, as the ruling military regime intensifies attacks on res…
1 year, 1 month ago
Whack of all trades: America’s economy
No surprises here: The Economist reckons tariffs are a terrible trade tool. But what is most clearly harming American businesses and scaring off inve…
1 year, 1 month ago