Despite his rejection of the North American Free Trade Agreement (which Japan supports), US president Donald Trump has hosted a visit by Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, where the two leaders committed to economic dialogue and stronger military ties. Timothy Conley reports.

Mexico has responded to US president Donald Trump’s vow to dismantle Nafta by threatening legislation to stop imports of US corn. Timothy Conley reports.

French industrial group PSA is committed to accelerating the restructuring of Opel/Vauxhall, but authorities in the UK and Germany fear for job losses in their respective countries. Timothy Conley reports. 

Two out of every three executives surveyed for the EY’s 2017 Global Corporate Divestiture Study cite macroeconomic uncertainty as the main reason to divest. Timothy Conley reports. 

The potential takeover of Opel by France's Groupe PSA could have major ramifications for car manufacturing plants in Germany and the UK.

Global supply chain risk has reached its highest level in nearly a quarter of a century, and looks set to rise this year. Timothy Conley reports.

Following political upsets such as Brexit and the US election outcome, investors are braced for the possibility that far-right candidate Marine Le Pen could become the next French president – dealing the EU yet another body blow. Timothy Conley reports.

Swiss government proposals to withdraw tax breaks for multinationals have been defeated, with 59% of voters opposed to the changes. Timothy Conley reports

While the full effect of Brexit is yet to be felt, the travel industry is making bullish predictions for 2017, buoyed by new trends such as combining business trips with holidays and increased use of mobile and online apps. Timothy Conley reports.