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Trump trade madness Carnage The Daily Mirror says the UK is “braced for new wave of tariffs today.” The paper says the president has trailed the measures for weeks, initially suggesting the tariffs would match whatever levies other countries impose, but as the deadline nears, US media say it could be a blanket 20% tariff on all non-American goods. 

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Cliff Notes Heathrow Airport officials were alerted about potential substation failures just days before a significant power outage led to a full-day closure, causing travel chaos for nearly 300,000 passengers. Nigel Wicking, chief executive of the Heathrow Airline Operators’ Committee, expressed concerns about infrastructure resilience after incidents of cable theft affected runway lights. Heathrow’s CEO argued that keeping the airport open during the outage could have resulted in thousands of stranded passengers, stressing the importance…

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Scots economic turbulence as Trump unleashes tariffs The Scotsman says experts have warned that Scotland’s economy faces a “turbulent and uncertain” future ahead of the impact of tariffs unleashed by the US. The paper says the start of 2025 has seen growing unease as firms prepare for “rising costs and escalating geopolitical tension – most notably the introduction of trade tariffs by US President Donald Trump”, according to the Fraser of Allander Institute.

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Wednesday’s news headlines are dominated – in print and online – by one story and one story only. The US is set to unveil its newest tariffs, which are expected to hit every country with what the US media is reporting to be a blanket 20% tariff on all non-American goods. The headlines range from the stock markets, the UK’s attempts for a last-minute exemption, and how the tariffs threaten to unbalance the books for Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Beyond the tariffs, there are a handful of other stories dominating the UK news including an armed man being shot dead at Milton Keynes station, the ongoing row between Prince Harry and the charity he founded, and news that 23 more women have made allegations against serial rapist Zhenhao Zou.

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Politics is dominating the news in the United States – and around the world – with Donald Trump’s latest tariffs set to be announced tomorrow, the markets reaction to the impending tariffs and talks of Trump seeking a third term.

Trump is set to announce new tariffs on imports, including a 25% tax on foreign cars. The move aims to boost U.S. manufacturing but may raise prices and strain trade relations. The UK and other countries are expected to respond with their own tariffs.

Trump recently suggested the possibility of seeking a third term in office, despite the clear prohibition outlined in the 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which limits presidents to two terms. In a recent interview, Trump stated he was “not joking” about exploring “methods” to remain in power beyond his current term. ​

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Politics is dominating the news in the United States – and around the world – with Donald Trump’s latest tariffs set to be announced tomorrow, the markets reaction to the impending tariffs and talks of Trump seeking a third term.

Trump is set to announce new tariffs on imports, including a 25% tax on foreign cars. The move aims to boost U.S. manufacturing but may raise prices and strain trade relations. The UK and other countries are expected to respond with their own tariffs.

Trump recently suggested the possibility of seeking a third term in office, despite the clear prohibition outlined in the 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which limits presidents to two terms. In a recent interview, Trump stated he was “not joking” about exploring “methods” to remain in power beyond his current term. ​

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Cliff Notes A tractor collided with two houses on A51 Vicars Cross Road, resulting in the destruction of their front walls and a collision with a Mercedes car. No serious injuries have been reported, but the drivers involved have been taken to hospital for precautionary checks. The A51 is closed in both directions, with expected delays, and Cheshire Police are seeking information or video footage from witnesses. Tractor crashes into houses knocking down their front…

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