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US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs
David Henig comments in BCC on the newly imposed U.S. tariffs.
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Fresh produce body warns SPS deal ‘shifts’ border costs
David Henig comments on the UK–EU SPS negotiations for the Farmers Weekly Platform.
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Turnberry explained: The EU-US trade deal that never was
David Henig comments in Euractiv on the EU–US trade agreement.
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Keir Starmer’s pick-and-choose Brexit deal faces uphill battle
David Henig comments on POLITICO Europe that the UK's piecemeal approach to single market access is reaching its limits, requiring broader concessions and partnership with Europe to progress.
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Carney’s Grand Ambition On Trade Does Not Include Trump
Hosuk Lee-Makiyama suggests via POLITICO that the EU-CPTPP alliance may simply aim to provoke the Trump administration, issuing press releases rather than genuinely harmonising trade rules of origin.
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UK blocks China wind turbine project on ‘national security’ amid tense business climate
David Henig believes Britain’s decision reflects the difficulty of balancing trade and investment with China amid growing global mistrust and geopolitical pressures.
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Rachel Reeves warned that more than warm words are needed to woo the EU
(Behind Paywall) David Henig notes via the Financial Times that Brussels senses ambition in London, but sees little real change unless the UK softens its stance, especially regarding the movement of people.
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US will not back out of its tariff deals with UK and others, says Trump trade representative
David Henig comments for The Guardian that US trade deals lack durability, prompting governments to reassess strategies and clarify the actual terms amid ongoing uncertainty and rapid policy changes.
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Trump-era trade stress leads Western powers to China
Hosuk Lee-Makiyama highlights for AFP the European leaders' competition for Chinese ties, driven by investment and market access needs, as alternatives cannot sustain Europe's export economies.
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Donald Trump tariffs poised to hammer Scotland’s small businesses, expert warns
(Behind Paywall) David Henig says to The National US tariffs will hit Scottish whisky and small businesses hardest, with smaller producers least able to cope, causing significant localised economic impact.
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Economic ‘coercion’ could be enough to push Britain back into recession
David Henig warns via The Sunday Telegraph that unpredictable US tariffs create major uncertainty for UK exporters, making future trade planning difficult and causing significant disruption to business confidence.