Large majority of Europeans support retaliatory tariffs against US, poll finds
Survey shows between 56% and 79% across seven countries in favour if Trump introduces ‘Liberation Day’ levies A large majority of western Europeans support retaliatory...
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Carmaker shares fall after Trump 25% tariff move as Reeves warns against trade war
Chancellor says UK not planning retaliatory tariffs on US ‘at the moment’ while PM calls move ‘very concerning’ Business live – latest updates UK politics...
Global stock markets come under pressure amid ‘Trump tariff tantrum’
Markets recover some losses after Trump agreed to delay new duties on Mexico goods, sparking hopes of a reprieve Global stock markets came under pressure...
Eurozone economy stagnated ahead of European Central Bank interest rate decision – business live
Live coverage of business, economics and financial news as ECB expected to cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in effort to support growth It...
Ex-Tory Brexit minister Lord Frost rejects party’s claims over Europe-wide customs scheme – UK politics live
Frost says joining PEM scheme would not undermine Brexit after Priti Patel claims such a move would be a ‘betrayal’ Q: Are doctors able to...
First Brexit, now Trump and Musk: ignorance is back with a vengeance | William Keegan
The aggression from the Tesla billionaire is new; but Britain has years of experience in the consequences of falling for misleading promises ‘Never underestimate the...
Trump versus trade: the global economic outlook for 2025 in five charts
Unpredictable change will sweep through America, while old problems, from war to inflation, are likely to afflict other countries The global economy is entering the...
China begins anti-subsidy investigation into European dairy imports
Inquiry into eight EU countries is latest chapter in hostility between Beijing and EU over trade Chinese authorities have launched an anti-subsidy investigation into European...
A question for Labour: do you have any real change? | William Keegan
The new government has promised things will be different: but when it comes to spending, we seem stuck on old Tory policies The election campaign...
Bank of England policymaker argues for holding interest rates until inflation pressures ease – business live
Live coverage of business, economics and markets as Jonathan Haskel says UK ‘inflation will remain above target for quite some time’ Rachel Reeves has pledged...
