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Ties between Beijing and Tokyo have warmed since US President Trump slapped massive tariffs on China and targeted Japanese exports

Japan PM welcomed near Tiananmen Square in China visit

Japan's Shinzo Abe inspected troops off Beijing's Tiananmen Square today during a rare visit to China as ties further improve and the two countries face trade challenges from US President Donald Trump.

World • 26 Oct 18

Harley-Davidson commands about half of the US big-bike market

Harley-Davidson profit tops estimates on overseas sales

Harley-Davidson's profit topped Wall Street estimates for the sixth quarter in a row, as sales of its bikes overseas edged up.

Business • 24 Jul 18

Jean-Claude Juncker will discuss trade with Donald Trump at a meeting on Wednesday

US faces resistance at G20 over trade deals

The United States has sought to woo Europe and Japan with free trade deals to gain leverage in an escalating tariff war with China but its overtures faced stiff resistance from France at a G20 finance ministers meeting dominated by trade tensions.

World • 22 Jul 18

Volvo's Chinese parent Geely is considering an IPO of the Swedish carmaker

Volvo Cars targets sales record, facing down trade woes

Volvo Cars said it was on track for another sales record despite rising trade tensions, after second-quarter profit rose on strong demand for its SUVs.

Business • 19 Jul 18

US businesses already hurt by tariffs - Fed chief

US businesses already are being hurt by the exchange of tariffs on key products, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has said.

Business • 19 Jul 18

Markets fear tit-for-tat tariff row could escalate into open trade conflict

Trump threatens to impose more trade tariffs on China

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 10% tariff on $200bn worth of Chinese goods, escalating a tit-for-tat trade war with Beijing.

World • 19 Jun 18

Temporary exemption was agreed in March after US imposed tariffs of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminium

US steel and aluminium EU tariffs decision postponed

A decision on whether the US will impose tariffs on steel and aluminium from the EU, Canada and Mexico has been postponed until June.

News • 01 May 18

China's economy grew at a slightly faster than expected pace of 6.8% in the first three months of 2018

China posts strong first quarter growth of 6.8%

China's economy grew at a slightly faster than expected pace of 6.8% in the first quarter, buoyed by strong consumer demand, healthy exports and robust property investment.

Business • 17 Apr 18

The 40-day exemption granted by the US was like President Donald Trump 'putting a gun to our head', EU leaders say

EU seeking permanent US tariff exemption

European Union leaders have called for a temporary exemption from US import duties on steel and aluminium to be made permanent.

Business • 23 Mar 18

EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstroem says talks with the US will continue next week

EU must be excluded from US tariffs, says Malmstroem

The EU's top trade official said the US has failed to provide full clarity on how Europe could be spared from Washington's controversial steel and aluminium tariffs.

News • 10 Mar 18

German exports sank in January, new figures show

Weak German output & trade data not a sign of slowdown

German industrial output fell unexpectedly in January, data showed today, adding to signs that factories in Europe's largest economy are operating at a slower pace at the start of the year.

Business • 09 Mar 18

The Bank of Japan has failed to achieve its 2% inflation rate target

Cautious Bank of Japan holds line on monetary policy

Japan's central bank said today it was keeping its ultra-loose monetary policy in place, in keeping with expectations, as the world's third-largest economy struggles to rekindle growth.