Trump’s tariffs are designed to extend American power
This isn’t just about trade. It’s about creating a world where the US’s political will is more widely accommodated.
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PMQs review: Kemi Badenoch needs a position on Trump
It’s difficult for the Tory leader to press Keir Starmer on US tariffs when the Conservatives have no alternative.
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The spectre of stagflation haunts Labour
Donald Trump has added to Rachel Reeves’ nightmare.
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The return of America First
From trade wars to peace deals, Donald Trump’s ruthlessly transactional politics treats global crises as opportunities for American gain.
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Trump’s tariffs in numbers
Levies on the US’s biggest trading partners could mean average American incomes are hit by $400 a year.
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How to handle Trump’s tariffs
Britain is vulnerable – but there are reasons for cautious optimism.
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A trade war with China won’t help Trump
His tariffs could hurt Americans as much as the countries he is targeting.
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Is Trump actually serious about tariffs?
The US president pushed Canada and Mexico to the edge of a trade war and pulled back at the last…
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The year ahead: Will US tariffs disrupt the global economy?
Donald Trump’s zero-sum economic thinking could make everything a lot more expensive for everyone.
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The new Trumpian bargain
The president-elect’s team could restore a 19th-century Republicanism, with its blend of trade protectionism and internal laissez-faire.
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What the Trump presidency could mean for the UK economy
Tariffs, taxes and interest rates are about to be decided by an unpredictable president.
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How a digital approach to trade could empower economic growth
The government should adopt a ‘trusted trade’ model built on the latest supply chain technologies and agreed global standards.
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How much trouble is Labour in?
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves face intense political pain over winter fuel payment cuts.
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Nixon and the art of trade war
How America exploits “free trade” to secure its hegemony.
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How the UK-India trade deal threatens affordable medicines
The government is pushing for strengthened intellectual property rules for India-made pharmaceuticals.
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How Israel’s war spread to the Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthis are allies of Iran but not proxies. They believe they are carrying out the will of God.
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The case for an Atlantic Union
In a world of great-power rivalry, Europe and America need each other.
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The Research Brief: trading insults over UK-EU relations
Your weekly dose of policy thinking.
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A row over steel exposes the contradictions in net zero
US-EU trade talks in Brussels show continued tensions over the new era of protectionism and state aid.
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The challenges and threats for Labour in the world to come
A patriotic and outward-looking Starmer government could rebuild Britain’s alliances and international standing.
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