UK to focus new trade strategy on boosting services exports
Trade minister Douglas Alexander says policy will also involve strengthening anti-dumping defences amid Trump’s tariff war
Trade minister Douglas Alexander says policy will also involve strengthening anti-dumping defences amid Trump’s tariff war

Britain has been pushed into an unusual trade deficit with its largest trading partner

US President Donald Trump announces levies on dozens of countries and formalises some trade deals

Deal follows Scotland talks between Donald Trump and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen

Brussels is pushing for agreement that could leave some tariffs in place

British carmakers and aerospace manufacturers expected to secure quick benefits, but steel producers await further details

Investigations are precursor to fresh tariffs after previous levies were struck down by the Supreme Court