United States
The US economy remains healthy—for how long?
Growth is still above potential, but trade wars and flagging business investment could yet knock things off track
Foreign aid, abortion, and a new reminder of the Trump administration’s cruelty
The “global gag rule” prohibits foreign NGOs from so much as mentioning abortion—with severe health impacts for vulnerable groups
The only special relationship we ever really had was with the EU—what an appalling waste to have thrown it away
Having torn up our partnership with equals, we are now entirely beholden to a volatile American nationalist
Dear London: on behalf of my fellow Americans, I apologise for Donald Trump
The president’s state visit has left us embarrassed—even horrified
The hidden perils of a trade deal with Trump
A free trade agreement with the US is considered a key post-Brexit prize. But the negotiations will be fraught with danger and Britain is not prepared
The US-China trade war just got even uglier
Both countries will suffer but China will take the brunt
We have just days to avoid a painful new chapter in the US-China trade war
Hopes of reconciliation hang in the balance as Trump hardens his stance
Economics and investment: Look beyond Britain and take a chance abroad
There are opportunities for those who peer up from convulsions at home
The Prospect podcast #73—Trump and the history of America
Sameer Rahim is joined by Jill Lepore to discuss how US presidents use—and abuse—the story of America's past
Trump's America is heading for an economic slowdown
Seen through one lens, the US was the economic success story of 2018. But a slowdown could be on the way
The myth of liberal interventionism: why it always fails
We need to get real about Russia and China—or risk being led into another disastrous war
Who is winning the US-China trade war?
The conflict will get worse before it gets better