FT seeks a trade and climate correspondent

The Financial Times is looking for a correspondent to cover international trade, based in Washington, DC. This is a demanding but rewarding role and an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the most intense, news-driven bureaus in the FT on a beat that will be central to our global report following Donald Trump’s election victory.

Trump upended global trade policy the first time he was president, but has vowed even more aggressive action starting next year, including sweeping across-the-board tariffs of up to 20 per cent on all imports, and even higher levies on goods from China.

Tensions are likely to rise with all key US trading partners, including Canada and Mexico, the EU and the UK. Markets could be volatile, and the impact could be felt across the global economy. The interaction between trade policy and climate will also be an important area of coverage, as Trump tries to gut the clean energy subsidies introduced by his predecessor, while the EU moves to use its trade policy to cut emissions. You will have knowledge of economic policymaking and trade, a proven track record of news reporting, strong analytical skills and solid judgement.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Washington-based colleagues covering China and the US economy to cover Trump’s trade policies
• Develop an array of sources in the administration, on Capitol Hill and among business lobbyists and foreign diplomats, to break new angles
• Travel outside Washington to cover the impact of Trump’s trade policies in states and communities most affected
• Help with breaking news in one of the FT’s most heavily news-driven bureaus
• Work with colleagues covering trade and climate policy in the global network, particularly in Brussels and other major capitals

Washington is necessarily one of the most collaborative bureaus in the FT network, and you will be expected to help colleagues with big stories that occasionally stray beyond their patch, from budget fights to foreign policy crises. But at its heart, this opportunity is one of the most exciting and consequential stories in the FT’s coverage, and is the ideal way for a correspondent to showcase their skills on a truly global story.

Please submit your application by the end of the day, Wednesday 18th December 2024.

To apply, go here.