Financial markets continue to display confidence that the trade war remains on a de-escalating path, even as the deadline for ‘trade deals’ to be agreed with the US moves into focus.

Although a drive to onshore manufacturing of pharmaceuticals is admirable, there could be some unintended consequences around price, availability and global relations.

Trade tensions continue to dominate headlines, despite the various 90-day reprieves. Relations between the US and China are clearly evolving.