Wider World
Trump to Visit Beijing Mid-May
The last US President to visit China was Trump nine years ago. He and Xi will have plenty to talk about, from trade and Taiwan to Iran.
TRADE
ECONOMY
Halloumi PDO Excluded From EU-Australia Trade Deal
Halloumi’s Protected Designation of Origin status was not part of the deal agreed this month, though future protection for the Cypriot cheese is not ruled out.
Podium
Historic EU-India Agreement Shows a Different Way is Possible
By concluding landmark agreements in trade and security, the EU and India are showing a different way forward in today’s fractious world, writes Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission President.
ECONOMY
EY Outlook 2026: Geopolitics Redraws Global Business Landscape
EY’s 2026 Geostrategic Outlook warns that geopolitics, scarcity and security will reshape markets, supply chains and investment, with Europe at a crossroads as global tensions intensify and new rules redefine how business is done.
