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I find it strange that you’ve been afforded such an exceptional status and you’re complaining?
But the debate on the US-UK relationship soon blew up, with Gorka telling the veteran BBC presenter
If you don’t discriminate against US goods, then the other partner – in which case the UK – will not have their goods discriminated against
Derbyshire asked what the UK needed to do to get the tariffs cut, to which he saidFor investors with exposure to US equities - either directly or through pension funds and ISAs - this could translate into market turbulence. Any sell-off in US stocks could drag down the performance of funds with heavy US exposure – not least global funds as they typically have a substantial weighting to US equities."
He added
If tariffs contribute to higher inflation, central banks may be forced to tighten monetary policy, which can weigh on bonds and borrowing costs. This could impact everything from mortgage rates to corporate investment, potentially slowing economic growth."
Myron Jobson, Senior Personal Finance Analyst at Interactive Investor, has clarified the potential knock-on effects of tariffs on inflation and monetary policyWe will continue to negotiate on a deal in our interests. Decisions will be guided only by our national interests and what is best for the security of working people. We will go further and faster on the changes we’ve promised to make our economy more resilient."
He addedIt’s the hard data on employment, income and tariff-induced inflation — not consumer sentiment — that supports our view of a slower trajectory for consumer spending,
Jack Kleinhenz, the NRF’s chief economist, said in a statement
Tariffs are a tax paid by the US importer that will be passed along to the end consumer,
David French, the trade organization’s executive vice president of government relations, said in a statement yesterdayTaking a long-term approach and remaining invested in spite of highs or lows is more likely to get you the outcome you want,
he says
It may sound counterintuitive but staying invested throughout times of volatility is the best strategy. When markets hit rocky waters, jumping in and out should be avoided, otherwise you run the risk of missing out on unexpected opportunities that might arise from market corrections.”
Tom Stevenson, investment director at fund management company Fidelity International, saysStanding up to Trump might suit what he’s been trying to do, which is make Labour the patriotic party,
said Steven Fielding, an emeritus professor of political history at the University of Nottingham
His strategy up till now has been perfectly understandable,
said Jonathan Portes, a professor of economics and public policy at King’s College LondonI have very good news today, a lot of good things are happening for our country,
he saidNo, I want those tariffs removed. I want them removed in terms of the 10% that's been announced. I want them removed on steel and aluminium,
he told BBC Radio 4's Today programmeIt's keep calm and remain working very hard to get the best for the UK."
Asked if his strategy wasI want not only to remove what has been announced so far, but to strengthen that relationship."
He addedWell first of all, you are right to say that we wanted and believed a deal could have been done in advance of the decisions yesterday. The President made clear that that was not available to any country in the world and we've got to understand and respect that,
he saidWe don't believe there is a need for these additional tariffs."
He addedI just wondered what deal are you willing to strike?"
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Anything that disrupts the global trading system is a threat to the U.K. because we are a much more globally orientated trading economy than some partners,
Jonathan Reynolds told Times Radio on Thursday, according to Reuters
We're working hard on an economic deal which we've made rapid progress on, and I hope we can make really speedy resolutions on,
he said