3 h. ago Trump ‘Liberation Day’ live: President to unveil tariff plan from Rose Garden as world braces for its economic impact

All eyes are on President Trump as he prepares to reveal the next phase of his sweeping tariff agenda, leaving global markets fearing a trade war

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5 h. ago Trump liberation day live: President set to unveil secret tariff plan as world braces for its economic impact

All eyes are on President Trump as he prepares to reveal the next phase of his sweeping tariff agenda, leaving global markets fearing a trade war

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6 h. ago Voices: ‘The US is the biggest loser’: What Independent readers are saying about Trump’s tariffs

Our community share their concerns on the potential impact of Trump’s new tariffs, from ‘worsening the cost-of-living crisis’ to ‘finding opportunity amid the chaos’

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8 h. ago Starmer promises ‘calm, pragmatic approach’ as Trump tariffs loom

British businesses are braced for the impact of the US president’s tariffs, which have the potential to derail the UK Government’s economic plans.

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13 h. ago Donald Trump tariffs: How they could impact your mortgage and investments in UK

US President Donald Trump has already announced a 25% tariff on all cars imported to the US, as well as import taxes on steel and aluminium, but how will tariffs impact the UK?

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23 h. ago Senate Republicans consider joining Democrats to oppose Trump over tariffs

Republican defections would amount to rare public rebuke as concerns mount over impact of president’s plansUS politics live – latest updatesOn the eve of Donald Trump’s so-called “liberation day” for tariffs, a handful of Senate Republicans are debating whether to defy the president and join Democrats to stop the US from imposing levies on Canadian imports.The resolution, offered by the Democratic senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, would terminate the emergency order that Trump is using to justify tariffs against Canada, citing the flow of fentanyl across the US’s northern border. The vote is largely symbolic – the House is not expected to take up the measure – but several defections would amount to a rare and notable rebuke of the president by his own party. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Impact of tariffs laid bare on eve of ‘significant day in history of the world’

Ireland and European leaders are braced for US President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ for the US economy.

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35 h. ago Keir Starmer 'won't hit back' at looming Trump tariffs as he vows a 'calm response'

Keir Starmer is gathering Cabinet on the eve of the Donald Trump's so-called 'Liberation Day' - when he has vowed to impose huge levies on imports from around the world.

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38 h. ago Prince Harry's reaction to Sentebale charity row laid bare with pal's 12

Although Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, is yet to comment publicly on the Sentebale charity saga, a close friend has offered insights into the royal's thoughts and emotions

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39 h. ago Trump news live updates: Recession odds up as President’s tariff ‘Liberation Day’ looms

President also says that reciprocal ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs will impact ‘all countries’, sending unease through financial markets

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42 h. ago Trump news today: Recession odds up as President’s tariff ‘Liberation Day’ looms

President also says that reciprocal ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs will impact ‘all countries’, sending unease through financial markets

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45 h. ago Trump tariffs updates: President plans for big ‘Liberation Day’ announcement as his secret policy causes market volatility

President also says that reciprocal ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs will impact ‘all countries’, sending unease through financial markets

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48 h. ago Donald Trump's tariffs spark major £650billion stock market MELTDOWN

Stock markets around the world took another tumble amid of concerns over the scale of US President Donald Trump's latest trade tariffs and the impact they will have

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49 h. ago Scots firms brace for impact of US tariffs after Downing Street talks fail

Swinney vows to take “every opportunity” to raise Trump’s import taxes on visit to New York this week

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49 h. ago Scots firms brace for impact of US tariffs as Downing Street expects UK to be hit

Swinney vows to take “every opportunity” to raise Trump’s import taxes on visit to New York this week

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51 h. ago Trump insists he’s ‘not joking’ about a third term and hints at ‘methods’ despite constitutional limits: Live updates

President also says that reciprocal ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs will impact ‘all countries’ as global stocks slide

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53 h. ago What 'devastated' Victor Wanyama said in Dunfermline dressing room after red card as Celtic hero's impact laid bare

It was a debut moment to forget for the former Celtic favourite who was sent off for a handball after climbing off the bench

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54 h. ago Lewis Hamilton 'lack of trust' in Ferrari laid bare after Chinese GP failings

Lewis Hamilton suffered a disqualification after the Chinese Grand Prix to add to the issues he has encountered since trading Mercedes for Ferrari in the close-season

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56 h. ago Trump says serving in 2028 would be ‘a fourth term’ after touting ‘methods’ to remain in White House: Live

President also says that reciprocal ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs will impact ‘all countries’ as global stocks slide

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5 d. ago In numbers: Which countries will suffer most from Donald Trump’s car tariffs?

The UK’s number-one goods export to the US is cars, worth £8.3 billion in the year up to November 2024

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