U.S. Signals No Thaw in Trade Relations With China

The Biden administration said it would not immediately remove the Trump administration’s tariffs and would require that Beijing uphold its trade commitments.

U.S. and Europe Announce New Trade Cooperation, but Disputes Linger

A new trade and technology partnership aims to counter China, but tensions over issues like metal tariffs remain.

Businesses Push Biden to Develop China Trade Policy

Seven months into a new administration, companies want the White House to drop tariffs on Chinese goods and provide clarity about a critical trade relationship.

Luxury’s Gray Market Is Emerging From the Shadows

New platforms and dealers able to offer steep discounts on the latest styles are becoming a powerful — and disruptive — force in the fashion industry.

Democrats Propose a Border Tax Based on Countries’ Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Senators introduced a plan on Monday to tax iron, steel and other imports from countries without ambitious climate laws.

Opinion | Wonking Out: Two Cheers for Carbon Tariffs

Saving the planet is more important than free-trade mysticism. 

Europe Is Proposing a Border Carbon Tax. What Is It and How Will It Work?

Supporters say it could pressure other countries to take stronger climate action. But this novel tool could be tricky to implement.

Europe Plans Aggressive New Laws to Phase Out Fossil Fuels

The proposals, expected Wednesday, are likely to be more ambitious and specific than other countries’ efforts to fight climate change and may include a border tax on imports deemed to be polluting.

Opinion | The Trumpian Roots of the Chip Crisis

We’re still paying the price of tantrum-based policy.

High Lumber Prices Add Urgency to a Decades-Old Trade Fight

Forced to pay more for wood, home builders want the Biden administration to settle a long-running dispute over Canadian imports. It won’t be easy.

Britain Signs Its First Major Post-Brexit Trade Deal With Australia

The agreement will include a cap on tariff-free imports for 15 years, a measure intended to appease British farmers concerned about a flood of beef and sheep imports.

U.S. and E.U. End Aviation Trade Spat and Turn to China’s Rise

The agreement, coming as President Biden met European leaders, ends a 17-year dispute over aircraft subsidies.

U.S. and E.U. End Aviation Trade Spat and Turn to China’s Rise

The agreement, coming as President Biden met European leaders, ends a 17-year dispute over aircraft subsidies.

Portugal Is Riding a Boom in Bicycles

To meet a jump in demand, the country’s bike-making industry is building new factories, hiring workers and dealing with parts shortages.

Soaring Prices Herald Boom Time for Steel Makers

A rebounding economy and Trump-era tariffs have helped drive the price of domestic steel to record highs.