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Trump has a list of demands for Europe. We rated his chances of success.
David Henig warns via POLITICO Europe that imposing high tariffs on China would be extremely damaging to the EU.
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Anger at Israel blows a hole in Europe’s plans for an Iron Dome
David Henig highlights on The Telegraph that Israel could politically halt Arrow 3 missile exports, jeopardising Europe’s Sky Shield air-defence plans amid rising tensions over the war in Gaza.
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Youth mobility scheme with EU would be ‘fantastic’, says UK minister
David Henig comments for the Financial Times that Great Britain will struggle to secure exemptions when aligning with Brussels, especially regarding gene editing and foie gras import bans in future deals.
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UK government’s trade department bracing for 20 percent workforce cut
David Henig warns for POLITICO Europe that DBT staff cuts demand hard choices and significant energy, arguing the government undervalues DBT’s crucial role in implementing growth strategies.
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Why Britain faces a bigger Trump tariff blow than no-deal Canada
David Henig notes the UK's 10% tariff deal with the US seems best superficially, but scrutiny reveals it's less favourable for certain sectors compared to Canada's arrangement via The Telegraph..
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Who are the winners and losers of Trump’s tariffs?
David Henig comments for NBC that Trump's tariff decisions lack clear logic, likely using previous formulas, with some countries unfairly treated and others receiving unexplained reprieves.
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Trump’s trade war returns America to the 1930s
David Henig notes via The Telegraph that EU, Japanese, and Korean carmakers performed better than anticipated in Trump's trade war due to lower-than-expected tariffs.
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Trump hosts Starmer in Scotland, promoting his own golf club
David Henig notes UK prime ministers adapt to each US president’s style via the Washington Post.
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Von der Leyen ducks Trump’s trade blitz – but deal exposes EU’s faultlines
David Henig believes Trump's actions will only marginally affect trade and economic growth for both the EU and US via The Guardian.
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The US-EU trade deal in numbers – how it compares to UK deal
David Henig doubts businesses will relocate production for small tariff differences, arguing supply chains need certainty that such advantages will last, which is currently lacking via BBC.
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Donald Trump deal to leave EU facing higher tariffs than UK
David Henig notes the EU faces a tougher challenge than the UK with Trump, as a 10% tariff is better than expected but still disappointing for initial EU ambitions via Financial Times.
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EU-CPTPP talks highlight shared goals and stubborn obstacles
David Henig argues CPTPP lacks focus on EU priorities like climate and digital policy via The Japan Times.