
UK and EU explore single market revival for goods
Leaked proposals reveal Britain and Brussels are quietly negotiating a partial goods-only single market to ease trade friction. Draft plans suggest a phased rollout starting as early as 2025.
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Leaked proposals reveal Britain and Brussels are quietly negotiating a partial goods-only single market to ease trade friction. Draft plans suggest a phased rollout starting as early as 2025.

Donald Trump’s latest overtures to Beijing have fractured his core base, with hardline supporters accusing him of abandoning his 2016 trade war stance. Internal tensions escalate as allies question the former president’s pivot on tariffs and currency manipulation.

The two-day summit in Beijing concluded without a breakthrough on tariffs or market access, despite ceremonial displays and private negotiations. Sources say discussions focused on structural reforms but stalled over enforcement mechanisms.

President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for high-stakes negotiations with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, focusing on tariffs, Iran’s nuclear program, and Taiwan’s security. The summit follows months of escalating trade disputes and signals a decisive moment in U.S.-China relations.