#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.
UK Chancellor Warns of 'Profound' Impact from Trump Tariffs Amid Market Calm
- Tuesday, 08 April 2025

Rachel Reeves warned of the "profound" impact from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which global markets had calmed down about after days of turmoil. The Chancellor will meet her US counterpart to discuss the effect of the president's protectionism, as UK stocks rose slightly but still remained below pre-tariff levels.