Downing Street has admitted that Britain will be hit by Donald Trump’s trade tariffs, with hopes of a deal before Wednesday fading. Despite intense negotiations, no agreement will be in place by April 2, when the US president plans to impose levies on various goods. Two major business groups have warned that over 60% of their members will be affected directly by the tariffs, causing international markets to tumble as Trump prepares for what he calls “liberation day”.
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Europe has a weaker hand than it thinks on Ukraine
European leaders have adopted the term "coalition of the willing" while convening to support Ukraine, a shift marked by irony given their previous inaction during the Iraq invasion. Despite meetings among 30 nations and promises of military aid, the coalition's effectiveness is undermined by insufficient troop commitments, funding challenges, and a lack of political will among European populations regarding troop deployments. Leaders should prioritize feasible initiatives such as aiding Ukraine in building its military and...
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