Trump’s Permanent Tariffs: A New Era of Trade Conflict?
Donald Trump's intention to impose permanent tariffs of up to 70% on around a dozen countries, alongside a new 17% threat on European food...
EU’s Tariff Gambit: Avoiding the Worse, Accepting the Less
The EU is playing a strategic tariff gambit, reportedly willing to accept 10% tariffs from the US as part of a "framework" trade deal,...
Santander’s Long-Term UK Play: TSB Acquisition
Santander's £2.65 billion acquisition of TSB represents a significant long-term play in the UK banking market, as outlined by its executive chair, Ana BotÃn....
Greenback’s Woes: Trade War and Fiscal Uncertainty Lead to Historic Low
The US dollar's woes continue, with a 10.8% decline against a basket of currencies in the first half of 2025, reaching a historic low....
Lotus Confirms Hethel Factory Critical for Global Competitiveness
Lotus has confirmed its Hethel factory in Norfolk is critical for its global competitiveness, reassuring Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds it has no plans for...
Big Tech Becomes Casualty as US-Canada Trade Relations Hit Breaking Point
The technology sector has become an unexpected battleground in international trade relations as President Trump severed negotiations with Canada over a digital services tax...