Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all motor vehicle imports to the United States, impacting the UK economy as it is a major vehicle export market to the US. The move is part of the Trump administration’s trade war escalation, with cars and light trucks imported into the US facing the levy. The UK faces potential economic challenges as the Office of Budget Responsibility has reduced its growth forecast and concerns are raised about the impact on British jobs.
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EU should use trade deals to send back migrants, says Belgian minister
Belgium's migration minister, Anneleen Van Bossuyt, advocates for the EU to leverage trade and visa policies to compel less developed countries to accept returned migrants, marking a shift from Brussels' traditional separation of trade and immigration. This approach aligns with rising far-right sentiments in Europe and echoes tactics used by the Trump administration, as the EU confronts increasing asylum applications and seeks to enforce stricter immigration controls. Need More Context? 🔎
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