Gordon Brown calls for ‘economic coalition of the willing’ to tackle Trump tariffs

Former PM says it is also the moment for the UK to go even further in renewing ties with the EU

Trump’s tariffs may be reduced but their impact will be felt in the UK and beyond

We examine potential consequences of US president’s market chaos, which could reach every corner of global finance and economy

Trump claims ‘China wants to make a deal’ after raising tariffs to 125%, while 90-day pause for most countries sparks market surge

US Treasury secretary indicates openness to trade agreements after stock markets fall further in Europe

Bloc says it ‘considers US tariffs unjustified and damaging, causing economic harm to both sides’

Levies have heaped pressure on government finances and increased chance of ‘further sharp correction’, report warns

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Nirmala Sitharaman says turmoil forcing countries to seek accords beyond old ideological and political ties

The move has sent shock waves through a region of US strategic importance that had respected Trump as tough on Beijing

Chinese foreign ministry calls comments by US vice-president ‘ignorant and disrespectful’

Beijing accuses US of blackmail and adding a ‘mistake on top of a mistake’ as Wednesday deadline for latest levies looms

House democratic leaders also condemn tariffs as group backed by Trump allies mount legal challenge to stop tariffs

President poised to further impose taxes after Beijing announced a 34% tariff on US imports as global markets fall

Wall Street swings in and out of red as turmoil from US president’s assault on world trade enters second week

US president tells reporters foreign governments will have to pay ‘a lot of money’ to lift levies