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Global Market Crash: Labour's Vague Response to US Tariffs

Unilateral US tariffs caused a 4% global stock market drop on Monday, prompting vague responses from UK Labour leaders Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves who avoided mentioning the US president's role in the crisis, despite the significant global economic impact.

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Trump Tariffs: UK Faces Economic Challenge, Shifts Trade Strategy

Donald Trump's new tariffs, including a 25% levy on auto exports and 10% on other goods, pose a significant challenge to the UK economy; the government is exploring retaliatory measures and a long-term strategy to adapt to the changing global landscape, while the opposition calls for calm and pragma...

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UK House Prices Fall 0.5% After Stamp Duty Deadline Rush

UK house prices fell 0.5% in March to £296,699, the steepest monthly decline in a year, following a January surge driven by expiring stamp duty cuts in England and Northern Ireland; despite this, economists predict continued price growth in 2025 due to constrained supply and stable demand.

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UK Announces Business Support Following 10% US Tariffs

On Saturday, Donald Trump imposed 10% tariffs on all UK exports to the US, prompting the UK government to announce further support for British businesses, while Sir Keir Starmer pledged to protect them from the economic fallout, a move the UK government claims resulted from months of prior negotiati...

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Jaguar Land Rover Halts U.S. Shipments Amid 25% Import Tax

Jaguar Land Rover temporarily paused U.S. car shipments in April 2019 due to a 25% import tax imposed by the U.S., highlighting the challenges faced by the British auto industry, which exported over 77% of its 779,584 vehicles produced in 2018.

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DIY Decline in Britain: Fewer Britons are tackling home repairs

A decline in DIY skills among Britons is observed, with handymen reporting increased business, while initiatives like repair cafes attempt to counteract this trend by offering free repairs and tool lending.

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Starmer Unveils Economic Plan to Counter US Tariffs

Keir Starmer announced measures to support the UK car and pharmaceutical industries following US tariffs, including relaxing electric car targets and streamlining clinical trials, in response to market downturns and warnings of an "age of insecurity".

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UK to Ease Car Regulations, Explore Trade Safeguards in Response to Trump Tariffs

Facing a 10% baseline tariff and a 25% tariff on car imports into the US, the UK Prime Minister announced plans to ease electric vehicle sales targets, consider anti-dumping safeguards, and expedite government investment in UK industry to mitigate the economic impact.

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Trump Tariffs Trigger UK Emergency Measures

President Trump's 10% tariff on US imports and 25% levy on foreign cars caused the FTSE 100's worst day since the COVID-19 pandemic; UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce emergency measures this week to support British businesses, while Labour leader Keir Starmer says globalization is over.

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UK to Utilize Industrial Policy in Response to US Tariffs

Facing new US tariffs ranging from 10% to 25% on various goods, including cars, steel, and aluminum, the UK government announced plans to implement industrial policy and explore retaliatory tariffs on US goods to protect British businesses, while also seeking alternative trade deals.

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US Tariffs Threaten 25,000 UK Auto Jobs

President Trump's 25% import tax on cars and car parts coming into the US threatens 25,000 UK jobs, with Jaguar Land Rover pausing US shipments; the West Midlands, responsible for 51% of all auto exports to the US in 2023, faces the brunt of the economic impact, losing £6.2bn in GDP.

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UK Considers Economic Policy Overhaul in Response to Trump's Tariffs

Faced with Donald Trump's new tariffs, the UK government is considering raising taxes or changing fiscal rules to boost the economy, while Jaguar Land Rover has paused US shipments; global markets have reacted negatively, with the FTSE 100 dropping 7%.

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