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Iran sanctions: their impact at home and abroad

The US will reimpose "full" sanctions on Iran and on foreign companies trading with Iran. What impact will this decision have on Iranians and on the rest of the world?

Russia

Putin ditches imported cars in favour of 'Russian-made limousine'

The Russian president has been known to favour Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

World News

As it happened: Tuesday morning, May 1

The morning's news, as it unfolded.

World News

Trump talks tough on trade

US President Donald Trump is stepping up the war of words on trade, this time threatening to take on the European Union.

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USA

Trump hesitates on Pacific trade partnership

President blows hot and cold over TPP

Economy

Possible US China trade war threatens global growth

Figures show global trade grew at its fastest for six years in 2017

Economy

Chinese president warns of Cold War mentality amid US tariff row

Xi Jinping says only through cooperation can the world win and he pledges to lower import tariffs

Economy

U.S. President Donald Trump considering further tariffs on Chinese imports

A further 100 billion dollars' worth of tariffs would be in addition to the 50 billion dollars' worth announced earlier this week

Economy

China hits back at U.S. with list of 25 percent tariffs on imports including agricultural products

Fears of an all-out trade war between the two economic giants once again hit stock markets

USA

China urges the U.S. to think again over tariffs

China has reacted to Donald Trump's announcement on tariffs by proposing three billion dollers' worth of tariffs on U.S. imports. The country is urging Trump to pull back from the brink.

USA

US President Trump signs trade memo against Chinese imports

The United States will not apply new steel and aluminium tariffs to the European Union, but China will be taxed.

Europe News

EU plans to challenge Trump's tariffs before WTO

Europe among the countries likely to suffer most from new U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Trump trade turmoil and what next for Italy?

World News

International condemnation over Trump trade tariffs

President Trump’s trade tariffs provoke condemnation for some of the US’s main international trading partners.

World News

Fears of trade war grow over Trump's planned tariffs

Beijing warns Washington of a "necessary reponse" as tensions over tariffs mount.

Europe News

Belgian spirits company fears Trump trade war

"If tomorrow, there is a change in import duties, it will affect them (the distillers) tremendously"

Europe News

Brief from Brussels: Free trade agreement for Brexit Britain?

USA

Trump threatens retaliatory tax on EU cars

The threat came after European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker vowed to fight back against Trump’s plans for a 25% tariff on imported steel and 10% on aluminium.

USA

International reaction to Trump's tariffs

Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports has fuelled fears of an escalating trade war

United Kingdom

Brexit: a three course meal or a packet of crisps?

The UK negotiating position on trade after Brexit remains uncertain. The Trade Secretary wants to leave the customs union, but momentum is building for staying inside.