Fears of a ‘Bottleneck Recession’: How Shortages Are Hurting Germany

Europe’s largest economy is particularly vulnerable to shortages of key parts and raw materials because of its dependence on exports.

Britain’s Christmas Lament: Meat Shortages and Delivery Delays

Military personnel are driving transport trucks. Pig farmers may start culling their stock. Even the government says shortages will affect Christmas, as Britons brace for a challenging winter.

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.

Opinion | How African Countries Can Overcome the ‘Resource Curse’

Eight of the 15 countries with the least diversified exports are in Africa.

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.

Lithuania vs. China: A Baltic Minnow Defies a Rising Superpower

Lithuania has enraged China by advising officials to scrap Chinese phones that it says contain censorship software, while cozying up to Taiwan and quitting a Chinese-led regional forum.

The U.K.’s Gas Crisis Is a Brexit Crisis, Too

Until now, the government has blamed Covid-related restrictions for a spate of shortages. But as virus restrictions ease and fuel runs short, the focus is shifting to Britain’s exit from the E.U.

Power Outages Hit China, Threatening the Economy and Christmas

High demand and soaring energy prices have forced some factories to shut down, adding further problems for already snarled global supply chains.

Boris Johnson Cuts a Colorful Swath in U.S., but to What End?

U.K.’s prime minister makes headlines, yet experts say it is unclear if his lighthearted style is helping stake out a post-Brexit role on the global stage.

At Covid Summit, Biden Sets Ambitious Goals for Vaccinating the World

But his plans face a tough road as pressure grows for big pharmaceutical companies to share their vaccine technologies with poorer nations.

Opinion | China’s Leaders Are Having Fun With Us. Who Can Blame Them?

We need a better strategy to counter China than submarines. Biden should get back into the TPP trade deal.

Opinion | The World Is at War With Covid. Covid Is Winning.

The world can’t end this pandemic — or prevent the next one — without global vaccine equity.

Global Supply Shortages Reach All the Way to a Haitian Aid Group

Continuing disruption to factory production and bottlenecks in shipping are leaving nonprofit groups short of goods for vulnerable communities worldwide.

Opinion | Australia Is Making a Risky Bet on the U.S.

Australia has thrust itself into a central role in America’s rivalry with China.

Opinion | Rich Countries Worry About Booster Shots. They Should Be Worried About Africa.

Just 20 percent of people in low- and lower-middle-income countries have had a Covid-19 vaccine dose — versus 80 percent in richer countries.

Opinion | Our Drug Supply Is Sick. How Can We Fix It?

Competition for market share at rock-bottom prices has led to shortages, price spikes, allegations of price-fixing and substandard and even dangerous practices.

Britain Signals Intent to Revert to the Imperial System

The government announced plans to allow shops to sell produce in pounds and ounces, rather than using the metric system, as part of an effort to “capitalize on new Brexit freedoms.”

Merkel Leaves the German Economy With Trouble Under the Hood

Chancellor Angela Merkel steered Europe through crises, and Germany has boomed during her tenure. But she has ducked changes needed to ensure the success lasts, analysts say.

Opinion | Delta Tells the Economy, Not So Fast

The continuing struggles of U.S. cities suggest the worst of the damage is far from over.

Opinion | Wonking Out: I’m Still on Team Transitory

Is it the ’70s? Or is it 1951?