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Trump piles on the tariffs but Britain escapes the worst

President announces 10% rate for UK

US politics
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World leaders react with anger to Trump tariffs

Stock markets fell after a 10% ‘reciprocal tariff’ was imposed on the UK

US news
8 minutes ago
WILL PAVIA | SKETCH
It was like a game show. What tariff did your country win?
US news
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ANALYSIS
Britain got off lightly — but 10% tariffs will still hurt

If America’s 10% tariffs are not quickly replaced with a bespoke deal, the prime minister may live to regret his conciliatory tactics

Politics
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The boys behind Boujis and Mahiki are back with another A-list superclub
London
Collage of Kate Middleton and Prince William outside the Boujis nightclub.
The boys behind Boujis and Mahiki are back with another A-list superclub
London
Donald Trump and Elon Musk at a SpaceX Starship launch.
Musk to ‘step back’ from advising Trump
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Donald Trump and Elon Musk at a SpaceX Starship launch.
Musk to ‘step back’ from advising Trump
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Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan speaking to the media at an airport.
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Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan speaking to the media at an airport.
US offered to extradite Andrew Tate — but Britain failed to respond
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Illustration of mouths and speech bubbles saying "I've no intention of coming" and "Sounds fun, I'll let you know."
Britain’s favourite polite-isms for saying exactly what we don’t mean
Illustration of mouths and speech bubbles saying "I've no intention of coming" and "Sounds fun, I'll let you know."
Britain’s favourite polite-isms for saying exactly what we don’t mean
Danielle Mansutti, influencer and YouTuber, in a pink off-the-shoulder top and crocheted skirt.
‘Disfigured’ YouTuber sues Harley Street surgeon over breast implants
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Danielle Mansutti, influencer and YouTuber, in a pink off-the-shoulder top and crocheted skirt.
‘Disfigured’ YouTuber sues Harley Street surgeon over breast implants
Law
Collage of Kate Middleton and Prince William outside the Boujis nightclub.
The boys behind Boujis and Mahiki are back with another A-list superclub
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Donald Trump and Elon Musk at a SpaceX Starship launch.
Musk to ‘step back’ from advising Trump
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Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan speaking to the media at an airport.
US offered to extradite Andrew Tate — but Britain failed to respond
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Collage of Kate Middleton and Prince William outside the Boujis nightclub.
The boys behind Boujis and Mahiki are back with another A-list superclub
London
Collage of Kate Middleton and Prince William outside the Boujis nightclub.
The boys behind Boujis and Mahiki are back with another A-list superclub
London
Donald Trump and Elon Musk at a SpaceX Starship launch.
Musk to ‘step back’ from advising Trump
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Donald Trump and Elon Musk at a SpaceX Starship launch.
Musk to ‘step back’ from advising Trump
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Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan speaking to the media at an airport.
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Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan speaking to the media at an airport.
US offered to extradite Andrew Tate — but Britain failed to respond
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Illustration of mouths and speech bubbles saying "I've no intention of coming" and "Sounds fun, I'll let you know."
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The boys behind Boujis and Mahiki are back with another A-list superclub
London
Donald Trump and Elon Musk at a SpaceX Starship launch.
Musk to ‘step back’ from advising Trump
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Britain’s favourite polite-isms for saying exactly what we don’t mean
Danielle Mansutti, influencer and YouTuber, in a pink off-the-shoulder top and crocheted skirt.
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Collage of Kate Middleton and Prince William outside the Boujis nightclub.
The boys behind Boujis and Mahiki are back with another A-list superclub
London
Collage of Kate Middleton and Prince William outside the Boujis nightclub.
The boys behind Boujis and Mahiki are back with another A-list superclub
London
Donald Trump and Elon Musk at a SpaceX Starship launch.
Musk to ‘step back’ from advising Trump
US politics
Donald Trump and Elon Musk at a SpaceX Starship launch.
Musk to ‘step back’ from advising Trump
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Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan speaking to the media at an airport.
US offered to extradite Andrew Tate — but Britain failed to respond
Crime
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan speaking to the media at an airport.
US offered to extradite Andrew Tate — but Britain failed to respond
Crime
Illustration of mouths and speech bubbles saying "I've no intention of coming" and "Sounds fun, I'll let you know."
Britain’s favourite polite-isms for saying exactly what we don’t mean
Illustration of mouths and speech bubbles saying "I've no intention of coming" and "Sounds fun, I'll let you know."
Britain’s favourite polite-isms for saying exactly what we don’t mean
Danielle Mansutti, influencer and YouTuber, in a pink off-the-shoulder top and crocheted skirt.
‘Disfigured’ YouTuber sues Harley Street surgeon over breast implants
Law
Danielle Mansutti, influencer and YouTuber, in a pink off-the-shoulder top and crocheted skirt.
‘Disfigured’ YouTuber sues Harley Street surgeon over breast implants
Law
Collage of Kate Middleton and Prince William outside the Boujis nightclub.
The boys behind Boujis and Mahiki are back with another A-list superclub
London
Donald Trump and Elon Musk at a SpaceX Starship launch.
Musk to ‘step back’ from advising Trump
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Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan speaking to the media at an airport.
US offered to extradite Andrew Tate — but Britain failed to respond
Crime
Collage of Kate Middleton and Prince William outside the Boujis nightclub.
The boys behind Boujis and Mahiki are back with another A-list superclub
London
Collage of Kate Middleton and Prince William outside the Boujis nightclub.
The boys behind Boujis and Mahiki are back with another A-list superclub
London
Donald Trump and Elon Musk at a SpaceX Starship launch.
Musk to ‘step back’ from advising Trump
US politics
Donald Trump and Elon Musk at a SpaceX Starship launch.
Musk to ‘step back’ from advising Trump
US politics
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan speaking to the media at an airport.
US offered to extradite Andrew Tate — but Britain failed to respond
Crime
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan speaking to the media at an airport.
US offered to extradite Andrew Tate — but Britain failed to respond
Crime
Illustration of mouths and speech bubbles saying "I've no intention of coming" and "Sounds fun, I'll let you know."
Britain’s favourite polite-isms for saying exactly what we don’t mean
Danielle Mansutti, influencer and YouTuber, in a pink off-the-shoulder top and crocheted skirt.
‘Disfigured’ YouTuber sues Harley Street surgeon over breast implants
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Comment

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JULIET SAMUELTrump’s chaotic style obscures point of tariffs

The US cannot just go on soaking up everyone’s excess production in the form of global imports and Treasury bonds

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UPDATED
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