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February 23, 2026
U.K., Australia and Others Worse Off Under Trump’s New Tariffs
Many important U.S. trading partners are facing higher duties after President Trump, reacting to a Supreme Court setback, set the rate on a new set of global tariffs at 15 percent.
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February 20, 2026
After Tariff Decision, What Happens to Trump’s Deals With China, Canada and Europe?
The Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate many of President Trump’s tariffs raised questions about what would become of agreements struck with major U.S. trading partners.
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February 5, 2026
Silver Is So Pricey That the World’s Largest Jeweler Is Switching to Platinum
Pandora, known for its charm bracelets, is trying to reduce its exposure to the volatility in silver prices, the latest setback for a company also facing wary consumers and steep tariffs.
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February 4, 2026
Novo Nordisk Warns of First Sales Drop Since Start of Ozempic
The once high-flying Danish drugmaker has struggled to fend off rivals in the weight-loss industry and faces lower prices for its medicines under a deal with President Trump.
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January 22, 2026
The Leverage That Europe Has Over the U.S. Economy
After the latest bout of trade turmoil with the United States, European leaders are looking for ways to project strength to the Trump administration, which considers them weak.
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January 13, 2026
Global Central Bankers Express Support for Fed Chair After Criminal Investigation
The defense comes after Jerome Powell pushed back on what he described as pressure by the Trump administration to cut interest rates in the United States.
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December 18, 2025
Interest Rate Cut and Slower Inflation Offer Britons a Reprieve
Britain’s central bank reduced interest rates to 3.75 percent, a move that was welcomed by the government, which has been looking to lower the high cost of living.
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December 17, 2025
On British Roads, Chinese Cars Are Racing Ahead
BYD, Chery and other Chinese automakers are winning over drivers in Britain, where tariffs are low and buyers are open to new brands.
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December 1, 2025
For These Businesses, U.S. Tariffs Are a Price Worth Paying
Some British business owners are determined to keep their access to American consumers, but they are facing trade-offs.
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November 26, 2025
A Major Moment for the British Economy: What to Watch in the U.K. Budget
Rachel Reeves, the top economic official in an increasingly unpopular government, will appear in Parliament to present tax and spending plans.
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