UK has best chance of deal to overturn Trump tariffs, says minister

Tne trade secretary says the UK will be hit by tariffs on Wednesday but can negotiate an exemption.

BBC News - 2d

Minister hits back at Trump claim UK is ‘very happy’ with tariffs

Government aiming for better trade deal with US after 10% rate applied to Britain

Financial Times - 22m

Starmer braced for Trump tariffs as UK seeks better outcome than EU

Prime minister still hopes to secure a trade deal with the US president

Financial Times - 2d

Donald Trump signs off UK’s handover of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

No 10 says deal to cede UK’s last African colony now being finalised after months of doubt. Donald Trump has signed off the UK’s handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, Downing Street has ...

The Guardian - 2d

EU has a ‘strong plan’ to retaliate on Trump tariffs, says von der Leyen

Head of European Commission says bloc would prefer to negotiate but all countermeasures are on the table. Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs: what to expect and will the UK be spared? The ...

The Guardian - 2d

UK expects to be hit by Trump tariffs, No 10 says

Downing Street does not rule out retaliating if new tariffs are imposed on Wednesday.

BBC News - 3d

Trump hits UK with 10% tariffs as he ignites global trade war

Britain gets off comparatively lightly but US president’s action could still cost billions in lost growth. US politics – latest updates Donald Trump has hit the UK with tariffs of 10% on ...

The Guardian - 1d

‘Lottie Woad is the UK’s best prospect since Rory McIlroy’

Lottie Woad has been labelled as the UK’s hottest golfing prospect since Rory McIlroy but this week at Augusta, the 21-year-old has the chance to join an exclusive club of which the Ulsterman can ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Starmer vows ‘cool-headed’ response to Trump tariffs

UK prime minister tells MPs a trade war is ‘in nobody’s interests’

Financial Times - 1d

Trump will 'buckle under pressure' if Europe bands together over tariffs, German economy minister says

U.S. President Donald Trump could change his trade policies if he comes under pressure from trading partners, German economy minister Robert Habeck suggested.

CNBC - 21h

Danish foreign minister scolds Trump administration for its criticism of Denmark and Greenland

The Danish foreign minister has scolded the Trump administration for its “tone” in criticizing Denmark and Greenland, saying his country is already investing more into Arctic security and remains ...

ABC News - 5d

UK consults business on retaliation against Trump tariffs

Starmer pledges to redouble efforts to strike trade deal with the US

Financial Times - 21h

Trump says other countries are trying to 'make a deal' after tariffs announced

Trump reacted for the first time on Thursday to the fallout from his tariff announcement, which included markets nosediving and foreign leaders threatening retaliation.

ABC News - 6h

Last Chance: 109 Best Amazon Spring Sale Deals for March 2025

Amazon's sale event ends tonight, so this is your last chance to save on our favorite WIRED-tested home and tech gadgets.

Wired - 3d

Greenland prime minister says US will not get Greenland

The prime minister of Greenland is pushing back against assertions by U.S. President Donald Trump that America will take control of the island territory

ABC News - 4d

UK will refocus green quangos to clear ‘way for progress’, says minister

Environment Agency and Natural England to prioritise development as well as nature, says Steve Reed

Financial Times - 2d

Canada to counter ‘unjustified’ US tariffs with 25% taxes on US cars, says Carney

Canadian prime minister says country will impose taxes on US vehicles not compliant with continental free trade deal. Canada will retaliate against “unjustified, unwarranted” tariffs imposed by the ...

The Guardian - 15h

Trump's upcoming tariffs 'will be effective immediately,' White House says

Trump's reciprocal tariffs follow other import duties he has already announced, including tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico and industry-specific tariffs.

CNBC - 2d

UK draws up list of US products it could hit with tariffs

The business secretary says he wants to reach an economic deal but would take "necessary steps' if talks failed.

BBC News - 5h

Trump Says He’s ‘Very Angry’ at Putin and Threatens Secondary Tariffs on Russia

President Trump said he could impose tariffs on nations that buy oil from Russia if it thwarts negotiations for a peace deal in Ukraine. He suggested the same step was possible for Iran.

The New York Times - 4d

Trump signs off Chagos Islands deal between UK and Mauritius

Agreement has security implications for joint military base with US on Indian Ocean archipelago

Financial Times - 2d

Three ways Trump's move may affect you and your money

The UK has been hit with 10% tariffs by the US, but there is uncertainty as to the impact of them.

BBC News - 16h

Canada Trump tariff exemption ‘like dodging a bullet into the path of a tank’, says business leader

Automotive industry and prime minister Mark Carney note that 25% tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and automobiles will still come into effect within hours. Canada’s exemption from Donald Trump’s ...

The Guardian - 1d

Jim Cramer says Trump's behavior has overshadowed U.S. economic strength

CNBC's Jim Cramer said he believes investor sentiment has gotten too negative and could improve if President Donald Trump clarifies his tariff policies.

CNBC - 3d

The Papers: 'Le Pen rails against ban' and 'Trump's tariffs to hit UK'

A mixture of headlines dominate the front pages of UK papers on Tuesday.

BBC News - 3d

Rich should fly less to protect poorer families’ summer holiday, UK climate adviser says

CCC has urged ministers to limit aviation emissions to ensure Britain meets its net zero target

Financial Times - 1d

Will Trump’s tariffs start a global trade war?

And how will the UK be affected?

BBC News - 1d

Ex-British ambassador to US who criticized Trump urges Starmer not to concede on retaliatory tariffs

Former United Kingdom Ambassador to the United States Kim Darroch urged British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to take a robust stance against President Trump’s threats of retaliatory tariffs, saying ...

The Hill - 4d

Ukraine war briefing: EU ministers call out Kremlin for delaying ceasefire

Pin down Putin over peace talks, say foreign ministers, as Peskov talks of ‘drawn-out process’; Ukraine seeks changes to minerals deal. What we know on day 1,133 Continue reading...

The Guardian - 3d

Greenland's new prime minister: U.S. 'will not get' island

Greenland's new Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has called out President Trump's claims that the U.S. will "get Greenland 100 percent" and has reiterated that Greenland will decide its own ...

The Hill - 3d

‘War’ and ‘pain’: what the papers say about Donald Trump’s trade tariffs

The US president has announced new taxes on imports to the US starting at a baseline of 10% – here is the front-page reaction in Britain. Donald Trump’s tariff “day of liberation” arrived with the ...

The Guardian - 1d

UK finalising Chagos deal with Mauritius, says No 10

Government sources have indicated that the agreement will not need further approval from the US.

BBC News - 2d

Trump threatens secondary tariffs on Russian oil if no deal on Ukraine

US president says he is ‘pissed off’ with Vladimir Putin for dragging feet in ceasefire talks

Financial Times - 4d

Global cost of Trump trade war ‘could reach $1.4tn’; Goldman Sachs cuts UK growth forecast over tariff spillovers – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as UK business secretary warns Britain will be hit by ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs. Trump prepares to unveil reciprocal tariffs as markets ...

The Guardian - 2d

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