Politics Trump turns the screw on global regulation drive Quiet diplomacy goes out the window as America pressures EU on new sustainability rules iStock.com/wildpixel Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Friday 24 October 2025 Since the Great Depression, economists have quipped, “When America sneezes, the world catches a cold”. But that familiar saying may soon need an update. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Supply Chains Germany moves to revoke controversial supply chain rules Human Rights Marine insurers must be extra alert to modern slavery risks, report states Supply Chains Trump admin ramps up enforcement of Uyghur forced labour ban Modern Slavery Human trafficking: The hidden crime in plain sight