Nvidia has become a symbol of the looming business nightmare unleashed by Donald Trump
Tariffs and threat of new duties on chips and computing infrastructure could frustrate American ambitions to lead artificial intelligence race
Buyers and sellers at Canton trade fair search for ways to evade levies as goods pile up in warehouses
Clash comes as car companies hold crunch talks with Trump to head off 25% import tariffs
Japanese clothing chain expects duties to hit profit at its rapidly expanding North American business
Executive warns situation could become ‘quite ugly’ in a few weeks as carmakers park vehicles amid levy uncertainty
Consultants are helping clients lower the customs value of imports to cut the cost of new levies
New duties imposed by US president will send shockwaves through global supply chains
Shares in big retailers also tumble as they face turmoil in China and other manufacturing bases
Trade minister says Washington suspects high-end semiconductors are making it to China despite trade controls
Investment funds have been looking to offload assets in a push to realise returns
Authorities increase subsidies for exploration and mining to shore up high-tech supply chain
Jensen Huang’s pledge follows onshoring plans by other tech companies as Trump trade policies ripple through industry
Elon Musk’s electric-car maker says levies could make it costlier to produce vehicles in the US
From drones and robots to driverless trucks, a look at the technological changes in logistics
US tech group awaiting approval to start flying packages to customers’ doorsteps in northern English town of Darlington
Logistics networks are becoming ever more complex and brittle
Carve-out applies to companies operating through US-Mexico-Canada trade pact
Manufacturing, retail and food sectors highlight coming shocks after duties on Canada, Mexico and China imposed
Chevrolet Silverado’s complex supply chain leaves it particularly vulnerable to a looming trade war
US shares in Valeo and Forvia fall sharply amid uncertainty over protectionist measures
Officials and executives say gallium rules will upset supply chains for chips and vehicle batteries
Academic Tim Minshall’s enthusiastic study of globalised production is also a warning on the loss of local expertise
World business and commerce are changing in ways that have nothing to do with the US president’s tariff threats
Tokyo aims to disrupt Beijing’s dominance of renewables and reduce fossil fuel dependence
