Vuélvete ilimitado con Magzter GOLD

Vuélvete ilimitado con Magzter GOLD

Obtenga acceso ilimitado a más de 9000 revistas, periódicos e historias Premium por solo

$149.99
 
$74.99/Año

Intentar ORO - Gratis

UK must be smarter to cope with tariffs imposed on a whim

Daily Express

|

June 05, 2025

DONALD Trump has resumed his aggressive tariff agenda by announcing a dramatic increase in levies on steel and aluminium imports to the US. The increase, from 25% to 50%, has once again rocked global markets as businesses around the world question how much these chaotic measures are rooted in sound economic policy.

- Esther Krakue

UK must be smarter to cope with tariffs imposed on a whim

While the US president insists his aim is to “secure the future of the American steel industry”, the rest of the world is less convinced. His latest move is disquieting markets, blindsiding businesses, and triggering retaliatory threats from confused allies who are increasingly exasperated.

In the midst of all this, the UK has been granted a so-called “carve-out”. British metals will remain subject to the original 25% tariff, so we’re technically no worse off.

But let's not kid ourselves, celebrating our exemption as a diplomatic triumph is a little pathetic, especially when you consider we're not exactly a major steel exporter to the US.

Trump's trade moves are less the product of a coherent economic doctrine and more like a game of high-stakes whack-a-mole. For our politicians to interpret this moment as a post-Brexit victory misses the wider, and far more serious, picture.

The volatility of Trump’s strategy leaves businesses, including those in America, paralysed.

COMPANIES that rely on steel and aluminium imports, such as Independent Can Co. in Maryland, which manufactures decorative tins, are halting investments, raising prices, and reconsidering their product lines altogether.

MÁS HISTORIAS DE Daily Express

Daily Express

Holiday park voyeur jailed

Carer took secret video of woman and kids at resort

time to read

1 min

October 22, 2025

Daily Express

Right Royal autumn

AUTUMN is the best time to plant trees, shrubs and spring bulbs for next year, while the soil is still warm - and newly available at B&Q is a highly scented floribunda rose bred by Harkness Roses in honour of the Princess of Wales.

time to read

1 min

October 22, 2025

Daily Express

US shutdown hits ice cream giant’s launch plans

UNILEVER has paused the de-merger of its ice cream arm on New York’s stock exchange because of delays at the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

time to read

1 min

October 22, 2025

Daily Express

Daily Express

Be ready for life's shocks

IF YOU'RE struck by serious illness, health isn’t the only concern. Money worries can quickly follow, especially if you can’t work for months at a time. And that’s where a type of insurance protection called critical illness cover can make all the difference, as one woman recently found out.

time to read

2 mins

October 22, 2025

Daily Express

I believe Putin has something on Trump

Anthony Scaramucci spent just 11 days as White House communications director before his unceremonious sacking by the US president. Now a successful political podcaster, he reveals why his former boss is ultimately heading for 'disaster'

time to read

1 min

October 22, 2025

Daily Express

Strictly Stefan: I've been missing my family back in 0z

NEIGHBOURS star Stefan Dennis has told how he missed his family in Australia while he was in the UK for Strictly Come Dancing.

time to read

1 mins

October 22, 2025

Daily Express

Lake District's bird flu alert

A NATIONAL park is under a bird flu alert and more than 10,000 poultry face being culled after an outbreak of its severe form, highly pathogenic avian influenza.

time to read

1 min

October 22, 2025

Daily Express

Daily Express

King told: Do right thing for Virginia

VIRGINIA Giuffre's family has called on the King and senior royals to take more action against Prince Andrew.

time to read

1 min

October 22, 2025

Daily Express

Daily Express

10 years of HRT may lower risk of breast cancer

WOMEN on hormone replacement therapy for at least 10 years before the menopause may have a lower risk of breast cancer, heart attacks or strokes.

time to read

2 mins

October 22, 2025

Daily Express

Phil's in superlative style

NEW ZEALAND’S BEST HOMES WITH PHIL SPENCER (Channel 4, 10pm) has always struck me as a pretty cushy programme to work on.

time to read

2 mins

October 22, 2025

Listen

Translate

Share

-
+

Change font size