2 h. ago Donald Trump set to arrive in UK as John Swinney warns Scotch whisky trade deal may not be reached

US officials have reportedly warned any trade deals announced this week by Keir Starmer and Donald Trump are unlikely to include a reduction in tariffs on Scotch.

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3 h. ago Retail sales up 0.6% in August from July even as tariffs hurt jobs and lead to price hikes

Shoppers increased their spending at a better-than-expected pace in August from July, helped by back-to-school purchases, even as President Donald Trump’s tariffs are starting to hurt the job market and lead to price hikes

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7 h. ago 'Very real risk' Labour turmoil will jeopardise John Swinney's efforts on US whisky tariffs with Donald Trump

First Minister John Swinney says the UK government is too distracted to deliver for the people of Scotland.

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65 h. ago MPs urge maximum pressure on US over tariffs ahead of Donald Trump’s state visit

The Commons Business and Trade Committee also urged the Government to seal a deal on aluminium and pharmaceuticals.

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5 d. ago Inflation spiked in August as Trump’s tariffs went into full effect

Inflation rose 0.4 percent in the month of August and 2.9 percent in the past 12 months, a sign that President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs have begun to affect the larger global economy.

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5 d. ago Charlie Kirk shooting: Trump blames ‘radical left’, but does not mention attacks on Democrats as search for suspect continues – follow live

In Oval Office address, Trump vows retribution, but neglects to mention murder of Melissa Hortman, attack on Paul Pelosi and threats to Mike PenceFull report: Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot and killedAnalysis: Kirk’s death shows political violence now feature of US lifeCharlie Kirk: influential rightwing activist and trusted ally of TrumpA jump in greenhouse gas pollution in the US helped push global emissions higher in the first half of this year. This could be an omen of what’s to come, with Donald Trump’s pro-fossil fuel agenda set to significantly slow down the emissions cuts required to avoid disastrous climate impacts, a new forecast has found.The “most abrupt shift in energy and climate policy in recent memory” that has occurred since Trump re-entered the White House will have profound consequences for the global climate crisis by slowing the pace of US emissions cuts by as much as half the rate achieved over the past two decades, the Rhodium Group forecast states. Continue rea...

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5 d. ago Trump ally Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at university event, with suspect still at large – latest updates

Rightwing activist was shot at just after midday local time; university officials said there is no suspect in custody after a person arrested is no longer a suspectTrump ally Charlie Kirk shot during event at Utah Valley UniversityAnalysis: Kirk’s death shows political violence now feature of US lifeCharlie Kirk shooting death – what we know so farA jump in greenhouse gas pollution in the US helped push global emissions higher in the first half of this year. This could be an omen of what’s to come, with Donald Trump’s pro-fossil fuel agenda set to significantly slow down the emissions cuts required to avoid disastrous climate impacts, a new forecast has found.The “most abrupt shift in energy and climate policy in recent memory” that has occurred since Trump re-entered the White House will have profound consequences for the global climate crisis by slowing the pace of US emissions cuts by as much as half the rate achieved over the past two decades, the Rhodium Group forecast states. ...

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5 d. ago Donald Trump says Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at university event – latest updates

Rightwing activist was shot at just after midday local time; university says suspect is not in custodyTrump ally Charlie Kirk shot during event at Utah Valley UniversityUS lawmakers unite to condemn Charlie Kirk shootingCharlie Kirk shooting – what we know so farA jump in greenhouse gas pollution in the US helped push global emissions higher in the first half of this year. This could be an omen of what’s to come, with Donald Trump’s pro-fossil fuel agenda set to significantly slow down the emissions cuts required to avoid disastrous climate impacts, a new forecast has found.The “most abrupt shift in energy and climate policy in recent memory” that has occurred since Trump re-entered the White House will have profound consequences for the global climate crisis by slowing the pace of US emissions cuts by as much as half the rate achieved over the past two decades, the Rhodium Group forecast states. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Charlie Kirk shooting: Trump ally in critical condition after being shot at Utah university event – latest updates

Rightwing activist was shot at just after midday local time amid conflicting reports of suspect’s detainment statusTrump ally Charlie Kirk shot during event at Utah Valley UniversityUS lawmakers unite to condemn Charlie Kirk shootingCharlie Kirk shooting – what we know so farA jump in greenhouse gas pollution in the US helped push global emissions higher in the first half of this year. This could be an omen of what’s to come, with Donald Trump’s pro-fossil fuel agenda set to significantly slow down the emissions cuts required to avoid disastrous climate impacts, a new forecast has found.The “most abrupt shift in energy and climate policy in recent memory” that has occurred since Trump re-entered the White House will have profound consequences for the global climate crisis by slowing the pace of US emissions cuts by as much as half the rate achieved over the past two decades, the Rhodium Group forecast states. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Donald Trump asks for prayers for Charlie Kirk after rightwing activist was shot at Utah university event – latest updates

US president posts on Truth Social as FBI director says agency is ‘closely monitoring’ incident at eventA jump in greenhouse gas pollution in the US helped push global emissions higher in the first half of this year. This could be an omen of what’s to come, with Donald Trump’s pro-fossil fuel agenda set to significantly slow down the emissions cuts required to avoid disastrous climate impacts, a new forecast has found.The “most abrupt shift in energy and climate policy in recent memory” that has occurred since Trump re-entered the White House will have profound consequences for the global climate crisis by slowing the pace of US emissions cuts by as much as half the rate achieved over the past two decades, the Rhodium Group forecast states. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago John Swinney's 'sob story' statement as he rates chances of a deal on whisky tariffs with Donald Trump

The first minister said he had ‘substantive’ talks with the US president on Tuesday

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6 d. ago John Swinney warns Donald Trump whisky tariffs are cutting jobs in birthplace of President's mother

The First Minister met with the Republican leader in the Oval Office for around 50 minutes on Tuesday where the future of the Scotch Whisky industry was discussed.

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6 d. ago Trump calls on EU to impose 100% tariffs on India and China to stop Ukraine war

Trump says he is prepared to hit India and China with even more sweeping tariffs if Europe is willing to cooperate

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6 d. ago US supreme court to decide on legality of Trump’s sweeping global tariffs

A lower court earlier ruled president exceeded his authority when enacting tariffs under law meant for emergenciesThe US supreme court agreed on Tuesday to decide the legality of Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, setting up a major test of one of the Republican president’s boldest assertions of executive power that has been central to his economic and trade agenda.The justices took up the justice department’s appeal of a lower court’s ruling that Trump overstepped his authority in imposing most of his tariffs under a federal law meant for emergencies. The court swiftly acted after the administration last week asked it to review the case, which involves trillions of dollars in customs duties over the next decade. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago John Swinney holds 'constructive discussions' with Donald Trump on whisky tariffs

First Minister holds talks with president in Washington DC ahead of state visit to UK by US leader later this month

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6 d. ago First Minister to meet President Trump to discuss whisky tariffs

John Swinney is to meet Donald Trump in the Oval Office today to discuss high whisky tariffs.

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7 d. ago John Swinney 'pressing the case' for Scotch whisky in battle against Donald Trump tariffs

The First Minister has jetted off to Washington DC as part of a trade mission pushing for a better deal for Scotland's most famous export.

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7 d. ago Majority in EU’s biggest states believes bloc ‘sold out’ in US tariff deal, poll finds

Average of 77% of respondents across five countries thought agreement would benefit US economy above allWhere there’s a will there’s a whey: cheese producers lean into their craft as Trump tariffs biteA majority of people across the EU’s five biggest member states believe the European Commission sold citizens out when negotiating a “humiliating” tariff deal with Donald Trump that “benefits the US” far more than Europe, a survey has shown.The poll by Cluster17, which is published on Tuesday, found 77% of respondents – ranging from 89% in France to 50% in Poland – thought the deal would benefit above all the US economy, with only 2% believing it would benefit Europe’s. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago House committee releases image of entire Epstein birthday album, including letter signed by Trump – follow live

James Comer, the Republican chair of committee, scolded his Democratic colleagues of ‘cherry-picking documents’House Democrats share screenshot of apparent Trump birthday note to EpsteinIntent on vindication after spending four months in prison last year, Peter Navarro asked a federal appeals court on Sunday night to force Donald Trump’s justice department to explain why it would not defend his 2022 conviction for defying a January 6 committee subpoena.The request to the US court of appeals for the DC circuit is fraught for the department as it would have to confront the appearance that it quietly dropped the case in order to shield Navarro after he was tapped as a senior adviser to the president. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago White House hits back after Democrats share alleged Trump ‘birthday note’ to Jeffrey Epstein – live updates

Trump’s press secretary claims image released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee proves US president did not draw picture or sign itHouse Democrats share screenshot of apparent Trump birthday note to EpsteinIntent on vindication after spending four months in prison last year, Peter Navarro asked a federal appeals court on Sunday night to force Donald Trump’s justice department to explain why it would not defend his 2022 conviction for defying a January 6 committee subpoena.The request to the US court of appeals for the DC circuit is fraught for the department as it would have to confront the appearance that it quietly dropped the case in order to shield Navarro after he was tapped as a senior adviser to the president. Continue reading...

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