US to miss out on billions as Trump’s policies deter overseas tourists Number of visitors sinks 11.6% in March as deportations and tariffs make US a less appealing destination
US consumer sentiment sees largest drop since 1990 after Trump tariff chaos Experts warn of slowing economy after score based on Americans’ financial outlooks fell by 32% since January
Stunned resignation and foreboding: a week in Trump’s shadow at IMF Few policymakers mention US president by name, but his tariffs dominate IMF-World Bank meeting
Reeves holds ‘positive and upbeat’ trade talks with Bessent Chancellor discusses ‘prosperity deal’ with Treasury secretary Scott Bessent but US calls for reduced tariffs on car imports to UK
Xi announces plan for Chinese economy to counter impact of US trade war Beijing will ‘strengthen bottom-line thinking’ as reports say it could drop tariffs on some US products
Ukraine, Gaza and Iran: can Witkoff secure any wins for Trump? To solve three conflicts simultaneously would be a daunting task for anyone, but it is especially so for a man entirely new to diplomacy
‘Very problematic’: US apparel bosses say Trump’s tariffs will hurt Americans The president aims to boost US manufacturing, but insiders warn tariffs will increase costs and destroy businesses
UK economy faces growth shock from Trump tariffs, says Bank governor Andrew Bailey says UK not close to recession but he would be ‘encouraged’ if trade deal with US were agreed
US and China holding talks on trade war, Trump says after Beijing rebuttal President’s comments follow Chinese government’s denial of ‘baseless’ claim that Washington was close to deal
Starmer and Reeves try to ride three horses with US, EU and China trade ties The UK is being dragged in opposing directions by international forces in its quest for growth
Magnum and Ariel makers say prices may rise further amid tariff pressures Unilever and Procter & Gamble indicate more increases could be on way as Trump policy affects ingredient costs
IMF chief urges US to strike trade deals swiftly to limit damage to global economy Kristalina Georgieva calls for trade policy settlement and says tariff wars have ‘spiked uncertainty off the charts’
Planning bill would allow builders to ‘pay cash to trash’ nature, say UK experts Exclusive: plan to let firms sidestep environmental laws by paying into nature levy would add cost and delay, says letter to MPs
Thursday briefing: Rachel Reeves heads to Washington in pursuit of a trade deal – will she get one? In today’s newsletter: The chancellor faces a pivotal moment in the US as she navigates high-stakes negotiations with the Trump administration
Rachel Reeves dashes hopes of early breakthrough in UK-US trade deal Chancellor says UK is ‘not going to rush a deal’ and rejects new US demands on agricultural products