Trump floats China tariff relief in exchange for TikTok sale approval

US president suggests he is open to horse-trading a day after imposing severe import levies on Chinese goods
Trump tariffs open rift among top Republicans in Washington

US president’s trade war draws criticism from some senators and big donors
Trump’s tariffs ignite steepest Wall Street sell-off since 2020 Covid crisis

Blue-chip companies including Apple tumble as investors rush to safety of US government bonds
Shares of Wall Street firms rocked by new US tariff regime

Financiers thought Trump would usher in a pro-business era but financial stocks have stumbled as tariff plans became clear
Trump fires national security officials after activist alleges disloyalty

Sackings come as top adviser Mike Waltz faces pressure for discussing military strikes in Signal chat
Trump triggers race to offer US concessions before tariffs hit

Nations prepare offers to Washington including weapons deals, dropping their own tariffs and moves against China