Concerns about U.S. trade policy are back in the spotlight after being overshadowed by the government shutdown and other ...

External demand continues to support Chinese economic growth, as the first-half trade surplus surged to a new high of $586bn amid resilient export growth and a year-on-year contraction of imports.

The White House set a relatively low tariff on imports of timber and lumber, and a significantly higher tariff on furniture and kitchen cabinets. By Ana Swanson Reporting from Washington The Trump ...