15 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer is 'very happy' with UK tariffs, Trump says

Stock markets took a £2trillion hit yesterday after the US president slapped huge tariffs on America's trading partners, stoking widespread fears of a recession.

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23 h. ago Will Trump’s tariffs ignite a global trade war? Today in Focus Extra – podcast

Donald Trump has introduced eye-watering tariffs on countries around the world. Will they ‘make America wealthy again’? Richard Partington reportsDonald Trump is on a mission to ‘make America wealthy again’. Speaking outside the White House, he said for too long the country had been ‘looted, pillaged, raped and plundered by nations near and far, both friend and foe alike’. Now that would come to an end, he said, as he slapped eye-watering tariffs on countries around the world.The Guardian’s senior economics correspondent, Richard Partington, explains why Trump has taken such action and how it could affect the global economy. ‘It could come at huge costs to consumers,’ he says, as markets around the world react with confusion. With prices in the US also likely to rise, will voters soon rue what the president has called ‘liberation day’? Continue reading...

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24 h. ago Stephen Colbert on Trump tariffs: ‘America is finally free from the tyranny of being able to buy stuff from other countries’

Late-night hosts discuss Trump’s ‘liberation day’ of sweeping tariffs and a liberal judge’s victory over an Elon Musk-backed candidate in WisconsinLate-night hosts delve into Donald Trump’s so-called “liberation day” of tariffs and the defeat of an Elon Musk-backed candidate in the Wisconsin supreme court race. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Stock markets ready to react to Trump’s tariff announcement after fears stoke overnight drop

The U.S. stock markets are expected to dip one day after Trump promised to ‘make America wealthy again’ with new across-the-board tariffs

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31 h. ago ANDREW NEIL: Trump's tariffs are dire for Labour. They're out of their depths. This could snuff them out

The overall impact of Trump's new regime will be negative. His table exaggerated the average tariffs America pays to other countries to make his new levies look reasonable.

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31 h. ago ‘America is a friend’, minister insists despite Trump slapping tariffs on UK

The business secretary stressed the strength of Britain’s relationship with the US, distancing himself from Australian PM Anthony Albanese, who said Donald Trump’s tariffs were ‘not the act of a friend’

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38 h. ago ANDREW NEIL: US tariffs still risk snuffing out what life there is in the UK economy

The overall impact of Trump's new regime will be negative. His table exaggerated the average tariffs America pays to other countries to make his new levies look reasonable.

Economics

42 h. ago Donald Trump unveils global tariffs as he says 'Liberation Day' will 'make America wealthy again'

The UK is among the many nations expected to be hit with tariffs when exporting to the US after Donald Trump unveiled his 'Liberation Day' border taxes in the White House

Economics

59 h. ago Far from Making America Great Again tariffs will lead to global ­trade slowdown

Trump fans in the UK like Nigel Farage, who seem to take a perverse delight in talking their own country down, will loudly applaud this lunacy.

Economics

3 d. ago ALP MEHMET: I don't believe a word that delusional Keir Starmer says about 'smashing the gangs'. The truth is he's given up on securing Britain's borders

Promising to lead a 'global crackdown' on illegal migrants, Sir Keir Starmer wrote in yesterday's Mail: 'Believe me, I get it.'

Events

4 d. ago Trump triggers global financial meltdown: Shares plummet across the world over fears he will slap a 20% tariff on EVERYTHING imported into America and cause worldwide recession

Donald Trump has vowed to hit foes and allies alike with levies on so-called 'Liberation Day', April 2.

Economics

4 d. ago Trump triggers gobal financial meltdown: Shares plummet across the world over fears he will slap a 20% tariff on EVERYTHING imported into America and cause worldwide recession

Donald Trump has vowed to hit foes and allies alike with levies on so-called 'Liberation Day', April 2.

Economics

4 d. ago Trump's worldwide tariff threats spark global stock market tailspin: Shares slump over fears trade war will lead to recession

Trump is due to receive tariff recommendations on Tuesday and has promised to unveil a massive tariff plan on Wednesday, dubbed 'Liberation Day'

Economics

7 d. ago DANIEL HANNAN: Here's what Starmer must do now to see off America's tariff threat

DANIEL HANNAN: The chief victims of Donald Trump's new tariffs will be Americans. The President's 25 per cent levy on all imported cars will result in price rises.

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8 d. ago Players’ body hits out at ‘confusing’ schedule and wants Nations League of cricket

World Cricketers’ Association calls for reform of calendarWCA also wants modernisation of global governing bodyThe World Cricketers’ Association has called for reform of the global calendar and of the International Cricket Council, the world game’s governing body, describing the current schedule as “chaotic and confusing”.In a report published on Wednesday, based on interviews with 64 stakeholders including the Australia Test captain, Pat Cummins and England’s Jos Buttler, the WCA demanded that the ICC be “modernised” to “ensure it is fit for purpose to lead the global game”, criticising its “lack of centralised global leadership”. Continue reading...

Sport

2 w. ago Bank of England holds interest rates at 4.5% amid 'Stagflation' fears: Cuts paused as wages surge despite economic slowdown driven by Labour's tax raid and Trump's trade war

The Monetary Policy Committee announced the base rate is being kept on hold at 4.5 per cent after its latest meeting.

Economics

2 w. ago Bank of England set to snub pleas for interest rate cuts TODAY amid 'Stagflation' fears

The Monetary Policy Committee is widely expected to keep the base rate on hold at 4.5 per cent when its decision is announced at noon.

Politics

3 w. ago Boycott USA: Trump’s tariff trade war sparks international movement to reject Uncle Sam

Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ tariffs have encouraged some consumers to leave US goods on the shelf

Politics

3 w. ago Donald Trump threatens EU with 200% tariffs on wine, champagne and spirits as trade war escalates

Threat comes after European Union announced counter tariffs on $28 billion of US goods hours as US tariffs steel and aluminium imports came into effect

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3 w. ago EU declares counter tariffs on $28 billion worth of US goods as Trump trade wars escalate

The European Union announces counter tariffs on $28 billion of US goods hours after US tariffs steel and aluminium imports come into effect

Economics