The Weekend Essay The downfall of King Dollar In the era of Trump’s tariff war, the sources of American economic hegemony will also contain its undoing. By Bruno Maçães
What is school for? The struggle for control of the national curriculum is a fight for the soul of English education. By Pippa Bailey
Music Ben and I are preparing for our first live gig together in 25 years – and I’m terrified Tracey Thorn
1. The dark side of the Moomins Tove Jansson’s beloved stories, which turn 80 this year, are not cute: they are angry tales of apocalypse and breakdown. By Frances Wilson
UK Politics Is Labour ready for recession? Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves face their greatest test. By George Eaton
China intends to crush the trade war Beijing has retaliated against Donald Trump’s tariffs – and the response was far stronger than expected. By George Magnus
Capitalism (Taylor’s Version) Swift is a self-made billionaire and the most profitable live musician in history. What can her ascendance teach us? By Will Dunn
Economic Growth “We must work together to mobilise the talent and potential of British society” David Blunkett
Sustainability Councils should have a legal duty to fight climate change Isaac Beevor and Richard Benwell
The New Statesman Wine Club An old Rioja, a simple Claret,and a Burgundy far too nice to put in risotto New Statesman Wine Club