FTSE 100 falls as cost of Donald Trump’s tariff plans revealed November 26, 2024 In a post on Truth Social platform, the president-elect said he will impose a 25 per cent tariff on all goods from Canada and Mexico, higher than markets had anticipated.
Why Donald Trump’s love affair with tariffs will only end badly November 26, 2024 A lot of ink has been spilled trying to work out what impact this will have on the global economy. To cut a long story short, nobody knows exactly what will happen - but it is not going to be good.
Reynolds and economists warn of trade impact of US tariffs November 19, 2024 The business secretary has warned of a “significant moment for global trade” and predicted a “difficult conversation” with the US lies ahead, as economists predict a £20bn blow to Britain’s economy from Donald Trump’s tariff plans. Jonathan Reynolds warned the UK should avoid “speculating on how we should respond before there is something to respond [...]
UK turning away from EU ‘socialism’ would spur Trump on trade deal – adviser November 16, 2024 Donald Trump would be more willing to clinch a free trade agreement with the UK if it turns away from the EU’s “socialism” and towards a US model, a senior economic advisor to the president-elect has said. Stephen Moore, who is advising Trump as he prepares for office, said the UK “has to choose” between [...]
Donald Trump would ‘certainly’ do trade deal with UK, Boris Johnson says November 9, 2024 The former prime minister said the US president-elect is offering “economic hope” but that the Government would be “too pathetic” to try to secure a deal.
Goldman Sachs cuts UK growth forecast following Trump’s election victory November 6, 2024 The investment bank warned that Trump's proposed tariffs would have a noticeable impact on economic growth in European economies next year.
UK economy at risk of higher inflation and slower growth due to Trump tariffs November 6, 2024 During the election campaign, Trump threatened to increase tariffs on foreign imports by between 10-20 per cent while also placing 60 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods.
What Trump’s victory means for UK markets November 6, 2024 Donald Trump and the Republicans have had a stunning victory in the US elections. Now is the time to dissect what it means for the UK. The win for Trump brings the issue of tariffs front and centre. One of Trump’s main campaign pledges was to impose tariffs on imports. China is likely to face [...]