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China retaliates against US trade probes ahead of Xi-Trump talks
Move marks escalation in tensions in run-up to much-anticipated May summit in Beijing
Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane. Explore the latest data through interactive charts
FirstFT: Trump extends Iran deadline after biggest market sell-off of war
Also in today’s newsletter: Pentagon blocked from punishing Anthropic and what the energy crisis means for your money
Nato allies to train with Ukraine as Europe seeks closer defence ties
Also in this newsletter: Europe races to fund fusion
The global food crisis unleashed by the war
From Minnesota to Punjab, fertiliser costs are up and harvests are set to be hit
