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Are free trade zones and alliances the answer to Trump's tariffs?
Today's Big Question Temptation is to retaliate with trade barriers, but most agree nations should focus on targeted trade pacts and strengthening cooperation
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Trump tariffs: five scenarios for the world's economy
The Explainer A US recession? A trade war with China? How 'Liberation Day' could realign the globe
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Liberation Day: will Keir Starmer surrender to Donald Trump's tariffs?
Today's Big Question After failing to secure exemptions for the UK, PM must decide whether to retaliate or not
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Pros and cons of tariffs
Pros and Cons As Trump imposes tariffs on cars from overseas, here are the arguments for and against duties
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Does the OBR have too much power?
Today's Big Question Independent forecaster was a 'once-gentle advisory organisation'. Has it now become the Treasury's 'puppet-master'?
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The battle over Jamaican rum
Under The Radar The spirit that defines the Caribbean is at the middle of a legal fight
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Rachel Reeves' spring statement: can things only get worse?
Today's Big Question Chancellor forced to announce further £500 million cuts to benefits and welfare after OBR rejected Treasury estimates of savings and halved growth forecast
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The Lower Thames Crossing conundrum
The Explainer 'Symbol of Britain's sclerotic planning system' finally gets green light after years of delays – but at what cost for locals and the Treasury?
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Pet cloning booms in China
Under The Radar As Chinese pet ownership surges, more people are paying to replicate their beloved dead cat or dog
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Trump's plan to rebuild American shipping faces rough waters
Talking Points Fees on China-made ships could disrupt trade
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What is the Mar-a-Lago accord?
Talking Point A Maga economic blueprint proposes upending the global financial system. Could it fly?
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Elon Musk: has he made Tesla toxic?
Talking Point Musk's political antics have given him the 'reverse Midas touch' when it comes to his EV empire
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Why did Americans stop using beef tallow and why is it back?
The Explainer A national turn away from saturated animal fats led to a big change in food preparation
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Why are stocks in 'correction' and not a bear market?
Today's Big Question Investors still hope for a 'flip' in Trump's trade policies
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