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As the president launches a trade war, follow the latest data on imports, exports and trade balances

As the president launches a trade war, follow the latest data on how markets react and how the country’s economy is performing

US president says talks with Beijing have ‘gone very well’ and plans call with Xi Jinping this week

The nine justices will infuriate the president if they uphold a ruling against his tariffs

Also in today’s newsletter, interview with SEC head and Utah governor lashes out at social media

And regional Fed independence matters, too

Central bank expected to lower borrowing costs despite divisions over risks of further inflation

Brussels plays for time as New Delhi and neighbouring Pakistan press competing claims to grain’s protected status

Failure to declare dangerous goods and ever bigger ships mean blazes are more common and harder to put out

Neither re-industrialisation nor US security can be achieved with the current White House approach

R&D commitment from Nasdaq-listed Seagate highlights region’s appeal, says business development agency

Settlement after first UK hotel strike for decades encapsulates problems BoE is grappling with

Retail sales and factory output growth hit lowest rate in 9 months amid mounting domestic weakness

Demonstrations against US president expected in London; Federal Reserve under pressure to cut rates

Industries most exposed to rising costs caused by trade wars launch wave of job cuts

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

A regulatory ratchet is smothering business, households and government

It should unleash the potential of its vast internal market with reform and investment

Without any major surprises, arguments that led to this month’s hold should still apply, Martin Kocher tells FT