China strikes back on Trump tariffs as Mexico and Canada get reprieve February 4, 2025 The response came just hours after Trump imposed 10 tariffs on all goods coming from China.
Donald Trump’s tariffs: Here are the three important points February 4, 2025 There's a lot that could be said about tariffs, but there's three points that really matter.
Trade war: Trump’s tariffs pose ‘age-old question’ for Starmer February 3, 2025 President Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on goods imports coming from Mexico and Canada, as well as an extra 10 per cent duty on Chinese goods.
UK seeking ‘strong trade relationship’ with US amid tariffs, Starmer says February 2, 2025 The UK will seek a “strong trading relationship” with the US, Sir Keir Starmer has said, as the threat of a trade war looms after Donald Trump announced new tariffs. The US president has introduced a 25% levy on goods coming from Mexico and Canada, and a 10% trade tax on Chinese goods, which will [...]
Report reveals ‘staggering’ costs of economic fragmentation January 23, 2025 The hit would largely come through lower trade, reduced capital flows and lost economic efficiencies.
Rachel Reeves: UK won’t be Trump tariff target due to trade deficit January 22, 2025 Rachel Reeves has argued that the UK won’t be a target for Trump’s trade tariffs because we have a “trade deficit” with the US. The Chancellor argued President Donald Trump was “concerned about the trade surpluses” with various countries around the world, but stressed that was “not the case” with the UK. It comes after [...]
Trump should read Javier Milei’s 2024 Davos speech January 22, 2025 This year, perhaps more than ever, the global gathering at Davos offers something of a safe space for those still reeling from the 47th President’s inauguration, his speech and subsequent flurry of Executive Orders. Sessions scheduled at this year’s World Economic Forum include Investing in Diversity, Safeguarding Nature, The Road to COP30, Equity Beyond Identity [...]
Sterling suffers as first Trump tariffs set for February introduction January 21, 2025 In response to questions about the potential timing of new tariffs, he said: "I think we'll do it 1 February".
Donald Trump won’t impose tariffs ‘from day one’ January 20, 2025 Rather than imposing tariffs, the memo instructs officials to address unfair trade practices and remedy persistent trade deficits.
Brexit, Trump tariffs and China set to weigh on UK trade January 13, 2025 UK trade will only grow by 0.7 per cent annually between 2023 and 2033, according to new projections from Boston Consulting Group (BCG).