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Beans and chocolate prices set to rise as a result of new levies

The global economy is on a bumpy journey to an unknown destination

The industry has made a comeback and is one of the biggest sources of growth for large operators

Taking another look at the puzzling greenback puke

Also in today’s newsletter, Nato’s role in Ukraine peacekeeping force, and Musk calls reports of White House departure ‘fake news’

It ain’t where you’re at, it’s where you’re from

President’s move to rip up global trade rule book will hit an economy already losing momentum, say economists

Calculation deeply flawed economically and will fail in stated aim of ‘driving bilateral trade deficits to zero’, say analysts

New duties imposed by US president will send shockwaves through global supply chains

Brussels plans to allow four-week window for negotiations before further retaliation

Despite UK’s relatively low levy, there is little to gain from being seen to be palling up to Donald Trump

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

Trade tariffs by Dunning-Kruger

PM hopes to strike a US trade deal to further cut 10% levy

The market was far too optimistic

No doubt on doubt

US president’s imposition of global tariffs signals a shift in global economic policy

Plus, private equity groups push to change part of the UK’s proposed carried interest tax and British conglomerate Jardine Matheson begins a new era

EU warns of ‘major blow’ to global economy as US president reveals plans for 10% universal levies and higher ‘reciprocal’ duties

Deals with Chinese tech giant Baidu come as South Korean giant loses ground in US and navigates Washington’s curbs