4 h. ago UK foreign secretary visits Syria, renewing ties after 14 years of conflict

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy has met with Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus marking the restoration of relations between the two countries after years of tension

Events

7 h. ago David Lammy deploys army of top diplomats to kickstart economic growth and combat impact of Trump tariffs

Exclusive: With a failure to deliver economic growth leaving an estimated £18bn in Rachel Reeves’ budget, the use of senior diplomats to bolster engagement with business is just the latest part of a strategy to turn things around

Politics

17 h. ago Here we go again: latest Trump tariff deadline looms amid inflation concerns

US is on the brink of launching a trade assault on dozens of countries as 90-day pause on tariffs is set to end on 9 JulyWhen Donald Trump unveiled his “liberation day” tariffs in the spring, only to pull the plug days later as panic tore through global markets, his officials scrambled to present the climbdown as temporary.Three months of frenetic talks would enable the Trump administration to strike dozens of trade agreements with countries across the world, they claimed. “We’re going to run,” the White House trade adviser Peter Navarro told Fox Business Network. “Ninety deals in 90 days is possible.” Continue reading...

Economics

23 h. ago Trump’s China tariffs may threaten the future of America’s fireworks festivals

Industry insiders warn the full effects of Trump’s tariffs may be felt by 2026, in time for the 250th anniversary of America’s founding

Events

27 h. ago Trump threatens crippling attack on the EU that'll leave key industry on its knees

President Donald Trump has reportedly threatened the European Union with a 17 percent tariff on food exports, a move that could cripple that industry.

Events

28 h. ago Trump threatens 17% tariffs on food and farm produce exports from Europe

EU says it ‘favours a negotiated solution’ but is prepared for potential trade war with retaliatory dutiesDonald Trump threatened to impose 17% tariffs on food and farm produce exports from Europe during talks in Washington this week, it has emerged.Such tariffs would hit everything from Belgian chocolate to Kerrygold butter from Ireland and olive oil from Italy, Spain and France, all big sellers in the US. Continue reading...

Politics

34 h. ago China warns Trump’s tariff war will have ‘no winners’ as deadline looms

Beijing hopes Washington will continue to meet it halfway

Events

34 h. ago Trump set to impose tariffs up to 70 percent on dozens of nations

The president didn’t specify which countries would be affected

Politics

35 h. ago Trump to step up tariff pressure with letters to trade partners on new rates

US president appears to be losing patience, with only two deals agreed ahead of July 9 deadline

Politics

39 h. ago Trump says US will send letters setting tariff rates to trading partners

About ‘10 or 12’ will go out on Friday to those without deal in place, then more over next few daysBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump has said that the US will start sending out letters to trading partners on Friday setting tariff rates that countries will have to pay from the beginning of next month.The US president told the media that about “10 or 12” letters would be sent out initially, with further letters sent out over the “next few days”. Continue reading...

Politics

39 h. ago Trump says US to start sending tariff rates letters to trading partners

Letters to be sent to countries without a deal in place before end of 90-day pause on 9 JulyBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump has said the US will start sending letters to trading partners setting out tariff rates that countries will have to pay from the beginning of next month.The US president told the media that about “10 or 12” letters would be sent out on Friday, with further letters sent out over the “next few days”. Continue reading...

Politics

41 h. ago Japan walks line between recession and submission as it seeks to overcome Trump tariffs

Japanese negotiators have just days before the end of Trump’s 90-day pause on punishing tariffs to pull off a breakthroughIt all seemed to be going so well. In April, Japan’s chief trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, sat opposite Donald Trump in the Oval Office after “positive and constructive” talks, sporting a Maga baseball cap and giving a thumbs up for the cameras.Japan’s economic revitalisation minister drew criticism back home for the gesture, forcing him to insist there was “no political significance” behind it. But the backdrop to the offending photo was far more significant than the uncomfortable optics. Continue reading...

Politics

42 h. ago Asian shares are mixed as Trump’s tariff deadline looms, while US stocks set records

Asian shares were mixed on Friday after U.S. stocks climbed further into record heights as the clock ticks on President Donald Trump’s July 9 tariff deadline

Politics

43 h. ago Donald Trump blamed for sluggish Scottish economy after tariffs slapped on exports

Experts warned economic recovery from repeated covid lockdowns was weaker in Scotland than the rest of the UK.

Politics

47 h. ago Voters now say its Trump’s economy as they pin current economic conditions on him over Biden

The Trump administration has set a July 9 deadline for new tariff rates with numerous international trading partners

Politics

48 h. ago Economic slowdown linked to global uncertainty amid Trump tariffs – think tank

The Fraser of Allander Institute now expects Scottish economic growth of 0.8% in 2025 and 1.0% in 2026 – a slight downgrade from its April forecasts.

Economics

53 h. ago US labor market surprises with 147K new jobs last month despite Trump’s tariffs causing economic concerns

The positive figures conceal underlying weaknesses

Economics

54 h. ago Your July 4 BBQ is going to cost 12% more this year because of Trump Tariffs, congress says

A congressional report says Trump’s April tariffs have driven a 12.7 percent annualized increase in Fourth of July cookout costs.

Politics

57 h. ago EU closing in on ‘framework’ trade deal with US to avoid Trump’s 50% tariffs

Diplomats and officials say bloc willing to accept 10% tariffs, but talks may go down to wire before Wednesday deadlineEurope live – latest updatesThe EU and US are closing in on a high-level “framework” trade deal that would avert 50% tariffs on all exports from the bloc next Wednesday, Donald Trump’s self-imposed deadline.Talks in Washington could go down to the wire, but diplomats and officials said the EU was willing to accept Trump’s 10% blanket tariffs. Negotiators will only accept this, however, in exchange for an extension in talks and possible concessions on a 25% car tariff, which is hurting the German car industry, sources said. Continue reading...

Economics

57 h. ago Revealed: The true cost of Trump’s tariffs on UK small businesses

Exclusive: SMEs are increasingly looking to export to China, while exchange rates are playing havoc with profit margins

Economics