The PM and business leaders remain alert to potential challenges as the US commerce chief warns that a short-lived tariff exemption on technology may soon lapse, prompting preparations for possible knock-on effects in global trade.
The Federal Reserve has signalled its willingness to intervene if market pressures intensify under fresh tariffs, prompting concerns over inflation and prompting investors to offload bonds and dollar holdings.
Brussels is considering a new digital levy on major technology firms if talks with the US collapse, with the Commission’s leader calling for a balanced deal and warning of economic risks tied to further trade measures.
Stock markets surged after the US announced a temporary halt on some duties while simultaneously raising tariffs on goods from a key Asian trading partner, prompting both optimism about near-term gains and caution over possible disruptions to global commerce.
Proposed steep tariffs on overseas goods by the US administration have raised concerns among major economies and businesses, prompting fears of significant disruption to global trade routes and negotiations.
The US President has threatened new tariffs on Chinese imports, prompting market turbulence as Washington pressures Beijing to retreat from its retaliatory stance.
Senior officials have dismissed market jitters and insisted on pressing ahead with imposing tariffs despite recession worries, affirming an uncompromising stance on trade measures and sparking investor unease.
A prominent figure remains defiant amid escalating trade tensions, unsettling global markets with fears of a severe downturn and prompting observers to draw parallels with past major economic crises.
Global markets have been rattled by newly imposed duties on goods, with businesses warning of higher costs, possible economic slowdowns, and heightened uncertainty in international trade.
A collaborative financial framework is being proposed by the UK to boost defence stockpiles, provide favourable borrowing rates through state guarantees, and strengthen industrial capacity across supportive European partners.