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Firms raising prices ahead of trade tariff hikes, report finds

Nearly four in 10 UK businesses are hiking prices in response to the threat of tariff hikes as fears grow over a global trade war kicked off by US President Donald Trump, according to a survey. A poll of 1,500 businesses by banking giant HSBC found ...

06 Feb 2025 at 10:16

UK seeking ‘strong trade relationship’ with US amid tariffs, Starmer says

The UK will seek a “strong trading relationship” with the US, Sir Keir Starmer has said, as the threat of a trade war looms after Donald Trump announced new tariffs. The US president has introduced a 25% levy on goods coming from Mexico and Canada,...

02 Feb 2025 at 15:46

World

What are tariffs and how do they work?

US President Donald Trump is planning to impose new trade penalties against Canada, Mexico and China. He says the EU could be next. But what are they and how do they affect people? – Tariffs are a tax on imports Tariffs are typically charged as a ...

01 Feb 2025 at 17:15

UK steel and aluminium industries braced for Trump tariffs

The British steel and aluminium industries are braced for the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs on US imports which are due to come into effect on Wednesday. The UK Government is unlikely to immediately retaliate to the 25% import tax, with ...

11 Mar 2025 at 17:43

World

Canada’s incoming PM says tariffs will remain until US commits to free trade

Incoming Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said his government will keep tariffs in place until Americans show respect and commit to free trade after US President Donald Trump threatened historic financial devastation for Canada. Mr ...

11 Mar 2025 at 20:53

World

Canadian PM Mark Carney and opponent kick off their election campaigns

New Canadian prime minister Mark Carney and his Conservative opponent have kicked off their election campaigns against the backdrop of a trade war and annexation threats from US president Donald Trump. Mr Carney announced there will be a ...

23 Mar 2025 at 16:57

Government resists calls for ‘buy British’ campaign amid Trump tariffs

Downing Street resisted calls for a “buy British” campaign in light of US tariffs, after the Chancellor slapped down the idea and suggested it could be a barrier to trade. Rachel Reeves warned against the UK becoming “inward looking” as ...

08 Apr 2025 at 14:05

World

China threatens ‘countermeasures’ in response to Trump’s latest tariff threat

China threatened to “resolutely take countermeasures to safeguard its own rights and interests”, in response to US President Donald Trump’s threat of an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports. The Commerce Ministry statement, issued ...

08 Apr 2025 at 02:46

World

China says it will ‘fight to the end’ in tariffs dispute with US

China said it would “fight to the end” and take countermeasures against the United States to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports. The Commerce Ministry said ...

08 Apr 2025 at 10:43

US tariffs could pose challenges to supply of medicines – Streeting

The supply of medicines in the UK could be impacted by the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, the Health Secretary has said. Wes Streeting said the steps the US has taken are “unprecedented in terms of global trade”. He said there ...

08 Apr 2025 at 10:22

World

China vows to fight tariffs to the end, saying trade with US already in balance

China has again vowed to “fight to the end” against US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. In a length policy statement, Beijing argued that trade between the two countries is already in balance as a 104% tax on the country’s ...

09 Apr 2025 at 10:46

World

Stocks swing wildly as markets try to assess impact of Trump’s trade war

Wall Street is careening through a shocking day of trading on Monday, catapulting from an early drop that had dragged it 20% below its record to a sudden rise, only to revert to losses as worries remain about whether US ...

07 Apr 2025 at 22:51

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