10 h. ago Starmer urged to act after Trump threatens Commonwealth ally Canada

Exclusive: Labour prime minister facing calls to act ahead of US President’s state visit to the UK, where he will meet King Charles

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23 h. ago Your Nike shoes are about to cost a whole lot more thanks to Donald Trump, company warns

The sports giant appears to be unloading some of the burden of the tariffs onto customers

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27 h. ago Is Trump a genius? Top economist and tariff skeptic admits president may have outsmarted us all on the economy

Torsten Sløk, the chief economist at Apollo Global Management, theorized a possible way for President Donald Trump to avoid wrecking the global economy with his tariffs — if he changes how he’s playing his game

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32 h. ago US stocks hit record high as markets recover from Trump tariff shock

Wall Street stocks roar back from April’s sell-off, buoyed by resilient economy and share buybacks

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33 h. ago Business news live: Nike fears $1bn Trump tariff hit, plus why oil prices are now rebounding

Stock markets latest updates and business news on Friday

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34 h. ago EU retaliation against Trump drug tariffs would be bad idea, says industry

European pharmaceutical body says it would be ‘negative for both sides’ if Brussels hits back on threatened US leviesThe European pharmaceutical industry has urged Brussels not to retaliate if Donald Trump brings in threatened tariffs on imported drugs, amid fears he could impose the levies as early as next week.The US president said last week that the sector-specific tariffs were coming “very soon”. There is concern in Brussels that he could impose them imminently to give himself further leverage ahead of his self-imposed 9 July deadline for trade deals with the EU and about 60 countries. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago EU ready for trade deal with US but prepared to fail, says von der Leyen

European Commission president says ‘all options on the table’ as Trump threatens 50% steel tariffs The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has said the EU is ready for a trade deal with Donald Trump, but “all options remain on the table”.Von der Leyen said she was analysing the latest US negotiating document received on Thursday. “Our message today is clear, we are ready for a deal,” she told reporters, after briefing EU leaders at a summit in Brussels. “At the same time, we are preparing for the possibility that no satisfactory agreement is reached and we will defend the European interest as needed. In short, all options remain on the table.” Continue reading...

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52 h. ago Kyogo price 'set' as Celtic striker transfer mission surges with Strelec insider breaking rank and Miovski door open

The frontman is facing another indignity in France after a nightmare spell in Ligue 1

Events

54 h. ago Trump tariffs: US economy saw stark drop in GDP growth as businesses rushed to secure imports

Revised data shows economy shrank more than previously thought as president’s global trade war loomed and consumer spending softened

Economics

56 h. ago US goods exports tumble by most since 2020 as Trump’s tariffs disrupt trade

Figures are latest to show distortion to trade caused by US president’s ‘liberation day’ trade levies

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56 h. ago EU leaders mull US tariff response as deadline looms over Trump’s 50% threat

European Commission expects to hear on Thursday whether leaders want quick trade deal or tough reactionEuropean leaders will tell the European Commission later on Thursday whether they want a quick trade deal with the US, or favour a tough response to Donald Trump’s tariff threats.The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, is expected to update EU leaders over dinner on Thursday on trade talks with the US ahead of a looming 9 July deadline. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago Trio of trade deals ‘restored identity’ of UK, PM says as trade plan unveiled

Since Donald Trump’s tariff announcements in April, the UK has reached new agreements with the US, India and the EU.

Economics

3 d. ago Starmer publishes £85bn trade strategy blueprint to tackle Trump tariffs

As Trump’s tariffs continue to cause international turbulence, the prime minister is publishing a new trade strategy which will release £5bn for businesses and increase export finance to £80bn

Economics

3 d. ago Hull teenager becomes second Briton ever to join professional sumo stable

Nicholas Tarasenko, 15, gets rare chance to break into professional sumo ranks after winning amateur tournaments and learning JapaneseA teenager from Hull has arrived in Japan to pursue his dream of becoming a grand champion sumo wrestler, as only the second Briton to win a place at one of the ancient sport’s professional stables.Nicholas Tarasenko, 15, left Yorkshire for Japan straight after finishing his GCSEs, to become the first British hopeful to join a stable since Nathan Strange – a Londoner who fought under the ring name Hidenokuni – in 1989. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Toy and game prices rise at the fastest rate on record as Trump’s tariffs on China hit industry hard

Experts say the figures give a gloomy indication of what’s to come for the toy industry

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3 d. ago Teenager from Hull becomes second Briton ever to join a professional sumo stable

Sumo wrestler Nicholas Tarasenko, 15, gets rare chance to break into professional ranks after winning amateur tournaments and learning JapaneseA teenager from Hull has arrived in Japan to pursue his dream of becoming a grand champion sumo wrestler, as only the second Briton to win a place at one of the ancient sport’s professional stables.Nicholas Tarasenko, 15, left Yorkshire for Japan straight after finishing his GCSEs, to become the first British hopeful to join a stable since Nathan Strange – a Londoner who fought under the ring name Hidenokuni – in 1989. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago EU readies retaliatory tariffs to secure better trade deal with Trump

German chancellor backs more muscular approach ahead of July talks deadline

Economics

4 d. ago Cate Blanchett criticises Donald Trump’s controversial Hollywood tariff plan

The Oscar-winning actress also questioned the idea of Hollywood as a purely American institution

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5 d. ago Trump says he’ll primary Republican Thomas Massie in extended Truth Social rant: ‘Pathetic loser’

President rages at GOP congressman by calling him ‘lightweight’ and a ‘negative force’ after he breaks ranks to criticize the administration for launching Iran strikes without consulting Capitol Hill

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6 d. ago Astonishing figures show just how much money America is making from Trump's new tariffs

The US raked in astonishing figures from import duties in April and May as Donald Trump's tariffs began to kick in. 

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