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The Bank of England must acknowledge the priority of reviving investment-led growth and stop quantitative tightening

Libertarian leader has slashed inflation but austerity and strong peso have stalled activity

Announcement comes on eve of talks in Washington with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

European Commission set to propose a levy of 50% on steel imports

US agricultural exporters could see the trade war coming — and voted for him anyway

US threatens to apply tariffs of up to 107% on Barilla and other makes of Italian staple over alleged dumping

Also in today’s newsletter, fresh political turmoil in France, and a warning that the US is not producing enough beef

Wholesale shrimp costs have jumped 21% since president imposed levies on India

British carmaker blames global economic slowdown and Donald Trump’s trade policies for shortfall

Plus why this shutdown is different

There are immediate steps that we can take to consolidate our single market

European textiles industry body says Chinese companies are selling in ‘aggressive’ way

Beijing’s new diplomatic forays in south Asia have stoked New Delhi fears of being ‘encircled’

Gaza ceasefire beckons as the anniversary of October 7 attacks is marked and the Nobel peace prize announced

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

The ability of interest rates to guide prices and the economy is diminishing

Trade levies are starting to drive up costs for goods from cans of soup to car parts

Employers and employees grow cautious as AI and trade war threaten disruption

Central African nation struggles to emerge from poverty and conflict as president promises reform

US takes ‘à la carte’ approach to global trade body, suggesting it has not completely turned its back on rules-based order