A recent surge in exports from China to the U.S. is set to turn into a slump in January as tariffs imposed on Chinese goods rise.

The measure could have a “profound and long lasting adverse impact” on relations between the U.S. and China, analysts say.

Rotating strikes are threatening Canada's holiday shopping rush, with the government resisting calls to end a dispute that has undelivered parcels piling up.

U.S. factory production expanded in October for a fifth straight month, the longest streak since 2011 and indicating a solid start to the fourth quarter, Federal Reserve data shows.

Microsoft, Google and Samsung are backing a cybersecurity pledge that promises to unite tech giants and governments in battling hardware and software hacks.

Asian-focused retailers are particularly vulnerable to President Donald Trump’s escalating tariffs, including the latest round in September covering $200bn of imports from the Middle Kingdom.