Steel tariffs watered down after industry backlash Industrials Government ministers have watered down the looming steel tariffs after manufacturers warned that the measures intended to safeguard Britain’s steelmakers would cause “immediate hardship” on downstream businesses. In a written statement to parliament, trade minister Chris Bryant confirmed the government would now slash the tariff-free steel import quota by 51 per cent, as opposed to [...]
Trump’s film tariffs could be a real test for the UK’s creative economy Media The UK’s film and television sector is a significant component of the national economy, and its future is now a central topic in transatlantic trade talks. US President Donald Trump has proposed a 100 per cent tariff on films produced outside the United States, a move he says is aimed at reversing what he calls [...]
Trump’s UK state visit sparks tech investment buzz, but how realistic are the gains? Tech US president Donald Trump will arrive in the UK on Tuesday evening for a state visit, bringing with him a wave of attention on transatlantic tech investment. The two-day trip, marked by royal pageantry at Windsor Castle and private talks at Chequers with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, coincides with announcements already made of nearly $10bn [...]