24 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.

Politics

51 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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55 h. ago Bank of Japan survey says big manufacturers gloomier as Trump tariffs loom

A survey by Japan’s central bank has found a decline in business sentiment among large manufacturers for the first time in a year, partly because of worries about U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs

Economics

66 h. ago Downing Street admits Britain will be hit by Trump’s tariffs this week as worldwide trade war looms

Trump’s tariffs could hit 60 per cent of firms directly, two major business groups have warned

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68 h. ago Keir Starmer and UK to be hit by Donald Trump's tariffs as Downing Street gives major update

The UK is expecting to be hit by Donald Trump's tariffs this week, Downing Street has said, despite efforts to get an exemption before so-called 'Liberation Day'

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3 d. ago Looming Trump tariff deadline sparks fresh fears of higher costs worldwide

Donald Trump’s tariff policy has sent ripples through the financial markets as investors assess what the impact will be on global trade.

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3 d. ago Trump’s tariff ‘Liberation Day’ looms, but voters want him to focus on lowering prices, poll says

President equally divides country overall but most disapprove of his handling of economy

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4 d. ago Keir Starmer urged to get tough with Trump as US tariff threat looms

PM told to be as robust as Canada with the US president as the UK stages last-ditch talks to strike trade dealKeir Starmer should fight back strongly against Donald Trump if he imposes punitive tariffs on British exports, senior UK and EU diplomats said on Saturday night, amid heightened fears that the US president could trigger a global trade war with devastating effects on the UK economy.British government officials in London and Washington are working frantically this weekend to try to persuade Trump not to slap duties on more key UK industries on what he is calling “liberation day” on Wednesday. The US president has already announced plans for 25% levies on imports of cars, steel and aluminium to the US. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Britain's hopes of a deal to avoid US tariffs are fading as President Trump's 'liberation day' looms

The UK has been working hard to secure an exemption from any tariffs, but Government sources are losing faith that an agreement will be reached before April 2 - when the levies will be imposed.

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5 d. ago ‘Down to the wire’: inside the UK’s crunch talks with the US as it bids to avoid Trump tariffs

Ministers seek carve-out from import taxes before 2 April deadline – but critics believe they have offered too many concessionsMinisters and senior officials at every level of government are holding talks with US counterparts this weekend in a last-ditch effort to secure a carve-out from swingeing import taxes.Government sources said ministers were raising Donald Trump’s looming tariffs as the “No 1” issue in every conversation with the US. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Keir Starmer warns Donald Trump that Britain could yet hit back against US tariffs as PM says 'all options are on the table' with Labour continuing frantic talks to escape trade levies

The Prime Minister said the UK reserves the right to respond to American trade levies, after the US President slapped a 25 per cent import tax on cars.

Events

6 d. ago Starmer seeks deal with Trump to avoid trade war as ‘very concerning’ tariffs loom

The Prime Minister said he did not want a ‘trade war’ with the US but that all options remained on the table

Economics

1 week ago China says it is ready for ‘shocks’ as fresh Trump tariffs loom

Premier Li tells business leaders Beijing chooses to pursue globalisation and multilateralism

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2 w. ago Keir Starmer says Nigel Farage ‘can’t even lead a party that fits in the back of a taxi’

Sir Keir Starmer hit out at Nigel Farage during Wednesday's Prime Minister's Questions, saying he "can't even lead a party that fits in the back of a taxi".

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3 w. ago Starmer hits out after being interrupted during NHS racism speech: ‘You’ve let yourself down’

Sir Keir Starmer hit out at a member of Parliament who interrupted his speech on reported discrimination within the NHS during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, 12 March.

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3 w. ago Australia’s record gold exports to US set back its case for tariff relief as Trump trade war looms

Industries across the country are bracing for the impact of the Trump administration’s worldwide tariff regimeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA run on gold in America – fanned by fears of a global trade war – has given Australia its first trade surplus with the US in decades, undermining Australia’s key argument for exemption from Donald Trump’s impending global tariff regime.Australia expects to be included in a comprehensive global tariff regime of 25% on aluminium and steel imports from Wednesday, but which is set to expand to other sectors, such as agriculture and pharmaceuticals, in coming months.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Iraq veteran MP condemns JD Vance over claim Britain ‘hasn’t fought a war in 40 years’

Keir Starmer hit back as vice president accused of ‘erasing experience’ of UK armed forces personnel who served alongside US in Iraq and Afghanistan

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