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Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:59:46 GMT
Nike and Apple were among brands worst hit, but Trump maintained the US economy would ultimately "boom".
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 02:16:42 GMT
Oracle and the founder of OnlyFans are also among names that have cropped up as the president seeks to broker a deal.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 23:37:18 GMT
The Chief Executive of Eli Lilly has told the BBC that he is doubtful tariffs could bring manufacturing jobs to the US whilst raising billions in tax revenue
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:26:24 GMT
The business secretary says he wants to reach an economic deal but would take "necessary steps' if talks failed.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 23:11:02 GMT
The brands are warning of the impact of employer National Insurance Contribution rises which kick in on Sunday.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 23:13:34 GMT
Big in Asia, live shopping involves brands putting on live shows to sell direct to shoppers.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:36:11 GMT
Donald Trump slaps much of the world with a 10% baseline tariff while others face even higher rates. Our correspondents answer your questions.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:31:13 GMT
British Steel's owner has cancelled coal and iron ore shipments to the Scunthorpe plant.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:39:51 GMT
The impact of the tariffs will be huge, with significant changes to long-standing global avenues of trade.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:48:36 GMT
Analysts have questioned claims that new tariffs are reciprocal and based on those charged against the US.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:00:38 GMT
A 10% rate of import tax will apply globally - with higher rates for a list of Trump's "worst offenders".
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:58:24 GMT
Annual passenger numbers are due to almost double to 32 million, despite environmental concerns.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:48:47 GMT
Business in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland tell us what US tariffs could mean for them.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:38:41 GMT
The UK has been hit with 10% tariffs by the US, but there is uncertainty as to the impact of them.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 03:43:42 GMT
The president says the US has been "pillaged, raped and plundered" for years by international trade partners.
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:35:01 GMT
The car maker's sales slide has been attributed to competition and controversy around its boss.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:46:29 GMT
Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs have shaken global trade, but can India turn disruption into opportunity?
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 22:01:57 GMT
Economists say the president's import taxes could result in higher prices for a range of products in the US.
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:18:10 GMT
MPs hear the airport was warned about power supply resilience days before the disruptive closure.
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 23:05:10 GMT
NI goods entering the US will face a 10% tariff, while those from the Republic will be hit with 20%.
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:02:01 GMT
They are the latest safety measures from the gaming platform, which has faced questions over inappropriate content.
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:07:36 GMT
Charities and childcare centres say they are being hit by the tax increase but cannot raise prices.
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 02:56:34 GMT
Conservative US cable TV channel Newsmax started trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday.
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:34:36 GMT
The BBC’s economics editor Faisal Islam explains why a US tariff on goods imported into America is such a big deal for both consumers and countries.
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:28:29 GMT
BMW, Ford, JLR, Peugeot Citroen, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, Toyota, Vauxhall and Volkswagen have all been fined.
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:58:17 GMT
Bills, bins, and benefits - the BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachy answers your questions on bill rises.
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:46:46 GMT
The president is expected to unveil details of his plans for a wider set of import taxes. But what tariffs and when?
Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:06:21 GMT
Helsinki has become one of the top five cities in Europe for investment in defence and security technologies.
Mon, 31 Mar 2025 01:39:10 GMT
Gothenburg has to pay a financial penalty if it misses certain annual sustainability goals.
Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:18:56 GMT
Skyfly's aircraft promises the flexibility of a helicopter without the cost, noise or emissions.
Sun, 30 Mar 2025 13:55:21 GMT
Morrisons and Sainsbury's have announced a raft of cafe closures - but some customers insist they should stay open.
Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:38:01 GMT
"The prices in the wholesale market have skyrocketed already and it's going to get worse," one car seller tells the BBC.
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:13:58 GMT
Vietnam's Prime Minister has said he would "golf all day long" with the US president if it benefits his country.
Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:06:53 GMT
Shares in technology firms have both fallen and risen sharply over the past year.
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:53:55 GMT
Bitcoin miners will go to remote locations to take advantage of cheap electricity.
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:05:50 GMT
The dispute centres on whether it is acceptable to age and bottle the spirit overseas.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:24:08 GMT
Questions have been raised over what caused the outage and why back-up systems failed?
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:02:48 GMT
Robo-taxi services and driverless trucks are gaining ground but progress is painstaking.
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:51:08 GMT
The chatbot has become an "unfiltered and unhinged" digital sensation in India.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:13:48 GMT
Visitors can pay for milk and meats from suppliers on The Romney Marsh by tapping their bank cards.
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:15:29 GMT
The triple lock means that the state pension will increase by 4.1% in April 2025.
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:46:26 GMT
Home buyers in England and Northern Ireland will pay more stamp duty from 1 April when thresholds rise.
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:50:29 GMT
Rotherham Council allocates £4.3m to helping its residents with food and energy costs.
Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:58:17 GMT
Bills, bins, and benefits - the BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachy answers your questions on bill rises.
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:13 GMT
Why the reign of the free market is facing its biggest ever challenge
Sat, 22 Mar 2025 06:27:21 GMT
The Chancellor hints at a more guarded approach amid global uncertainty - and issues a warning ahead of her announcements.
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:05:40 GMT
The company is still valued at more than 100 times its earnings - but it faces problems that experts say go beyond questions around its CEO
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 01:05:54 GMT
President Trump has proposed a sweeping set of tariffs. Does this mark the end of the post-war free trade world?
Thu, 06 Feb 2025 01:39:50 GMT
The UK will still be hit even if not directly targeted by Trump's tariff measures.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:31:49 GMT
The BBC's Nikhil Inamdar explains how US President Donald Trump's tariffs could impact India.
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