Trump’s trade war could pose ‘substantial’ threat to UK economy, says Bank

Although UK may avoid tariffs, overall productivity could be impacted by tit-for-tat tariffs between economiesA full-blown trade war would pose a “substantial” threat to the British economy, Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has warned.Donald Trump struck Canadian and Mexican imports with new duties of 25% at midnight on Tuesday, and also levied extra 20% tariffs against Chinese goods, triggering retaliatory moves. He also threatened to place sweeping 25% tariffs on EU imports last week. Continue reading...

Trump’s trade war could pose ‘substantial’ threat to UK economy, says Bank

Although UK may avoid tariffs, overall productivity could be impacted by tit-for-tat tariffs between economies

A full-blown trade war would pose a “substantial” threat to the British economy, Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has warned.

Donald Trump struck Canadian and Mexican imports with new duties of 25% at midnight on Tuesday, and also levied extra 20% tariffs against Chinese goods, triggering retaliatory moves. He also threatened to place sweeping 25% tariffs on EU imports last week. Continue reading...