A months-long period of calm on Wall Street was upended on Friday as US stocks tumbled following Donald Trump’s threat to impose significantly higher tariffs on Chinese imports.
Trump and Xi ‘engage in talks’ as tariff tensions escalate
Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks on Thursday amid escalating tensions over trade tariffs.
Trump Calls Xi “Extremely Hard to Make a Deal With” as Trade Tensions Escalate
Donald Trump has branded Chinese President Xi Jinping “extremely hard to make a deal with,” as the world’s two largest economies clash once again over trade.
Donald Trump Grants Last-Minute Reprieve from 50% Steel Tariffs for Britain
Trump Spares UK Steel from 50% Tariffs in Last-Minute Reprieve
Downing Street Silent on Potential 50% US Tariffs for British Steel Exporters
Downing Street has refused to confirm whether British steel exporters will be hit with 50% US tariffs from Wednesday, despite a previously announced agreement aimed at removing such charges.
Starmer to Accept EU Food Rules in Major Brexit U-Turn
Sir Keir Starmer is set to agree to European Union food standards in what is being described as the most significant reversal of the Brexit process to date.
UK and Turkey to Expand Free Trade Agreement Following Productive Talks
According to Turkey’s trade minister, Britain and Turkey will hold negotiations to expand their existing free trade agreement.
Trump Blasts Fed Chair Amid Escalating Dispute Over Tariffs
Trump Slams Fed Chair Powell Over Tariff Inflation Warning
JD Vance: ‘Good Chance’ of UK-US Trade Deal Despite Tariff Tensions
US Vice President JD Vance has expressed optimism about the prospects of a UK-US trade agreement, saying there is a “good chance” a deal can be reached despite ongoing tensions
Wall Street Slumps as Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs on French Wine
U.S. stock markets fell in early trading as Donald Trump vowed to impose 200% tariffs on French wine and other alcoholic beverages.
UK Keeps Option Open for Joining EU Tariff-Free Trade Scheme
The Business Secretary has indicated that the UK could join a tariff-free trading arrangement with Europe after meeting with the EU Trade Commissioner in Davos.
UK car manufacturers may continue selling hybrid vehicles until 2035.
Under proposals being considered by ministers to ease rules encouraging a shift to fully electric cars, hybrid vehicles could remain on sale in the UK until 2035.