EU’s Tariff Gambit: Avoiding the Worse, Accepting the Less
The EU is playing a strategic tariff gambit, reportedly willing to accept 10% tariffs from the US as part of a "framework" trade deal, thereby avoiding President Donald Trump's...
Santander’s Long-Term UK Play: TSB Acquisition
Santander's £2.65 billion acquisition of TSB represents a significant long-term play in the UK banking market, as outlined by its executive chair, Ana Botín. The strategic commitment aims to...
Greenback’s Woes: Trade War and Fiscal Uncertainty Lead to Historic Low
The US dollar's woes continue, with a 10.8% decline against a basket of currencies in the first half of 2025, reaching a historic low. The ongoing trade war initiated...
Lotus Confirms Hethel Factory Critical for Global Competitiveness
Lotus has confirmed its Hethel factory in Norfolk is critical for its global competitiveness, reassuring Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds it has no plans for closure. This commitment comes as...
Big Tech Becomes Casualty as US-Canada Trade Relations Hit Breaking Point
The technology sector has become an unexpected battleground in international trade relations as President Trump severed negotiations with Canada over a digital services tax targeting American companies. The dispute...
Small Economy Vulnerabilities Exposed by Great Power Trade Wars
The current trade dispute exposes particular vulnerabilities that small economies face when caught between great power competition. These countries lack individual bargaining power while bearing disproportionate costs from broader...