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President adopts more conciliatory approach after threatening Beijing with 100% tariffs

In future, international buyers may demand discounts to at least partially compensate for risk of forced divestments

Chief executive Jamie Dimon says US too dependent on ‘unreliable’ sources of materials ‘essential’ to national security

US and Chinese officials will also hold talks this week about escalation in trade tensions

A new ‘Great Game’ is brewing in the Arctic

Beijing’s rare earths announcement got a shortlived overreaction from the US president

Move escalates frictions between western countries and Beijing over access to high-end technology

Also in today’s newsletter, JPMorgan’s $10bn investment in US growth, and Executive MBA annual rankings

Industry minister Mélanie Joly is optimistic that agreements are within reach after Washington meeting

Ivanhoe founder Robert Friedland says trade and political disputes will have far-reaching consequences for supply chains

America’s attention is turning to its own backyard, but it is discovering that it still can’t go it alone

Latest figures likely to give Beijing confidence as it steps up negotiations with Washington

Beijing accuses Washington of imposing fresh restrictions on Chinese companies after trade talks last month

Plus, bromance brews at the White House, Bolivia holds elections and the IMF and World Bank hold annual meetings

Research for FT warns geopolitical turmoil, weak confidence and risk of a stock market correction threaten growth

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

Big shifts, mixed signals and uncertainty are shattering macro consensus

Michigan’s ‘Big Three’ carmakers forecast a combined $7bn tariff-related hit to earnings in 2025

US hardliners want a tough stance but the US president is taking a more nuanced approach to Beijing

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