#TradeWar
The Art of the Trade War
#TradeWar
The Art of the Trade War
Trade wars are like awkward family feuds, but instead of yelling at Thanksgiving dinner, politicians slap each other with tariffs like they're in a passive-aggressive game of economic dodgeball. One country raises steel tariffs, another retaliates with a cheese embargo, and suddenly world leaders are arguing over dairy like it's a geopolitical episode of MasterChef. Meanwhile, politicians give dramatic speeches about "protecting national interests," which loosely translates to, "We have no idea what we’re doing, but it sounds patriotic." In the end, nobody wins—except maybe smugglers and black market avocado dealers.
Trump Tariff Threat: West Midlands Car Industry Faces Devastating Blow
- Friday, 28 March 2025
According to Professor David Bailey, the West Midlands would be the UK region most severely impacted by Trump’s 25% import tariff on cars and parts going to the US. The region is home to major car manufacturers such as Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Aston Martin, which have significant exports to the US market. One in four JLR cars are currently sent to the US, making it a significant problem for the industry.
