Stock futures tumble as US reveals plans to impose 10% universal levies and higher ‘reciprocal’ duties

For decades, trade and trade policy has been an economic and political backwater - decidedly boring, seemingly uncontroversial. 

The country became a popular alternative for furniture, apparel and toymakers trying to avoid the crossfire of U.S. trade tensions with Beijing

Donald Trump has announced a 10% trade tariff on all imports from the UK - as he unleashed sweeping tariffs across the globe.

Elon Musk has called reports that he will leave his government role in the coming months "fake news".

Shares rise on report Elon Musk to leave Trump administration

The owners of New Look, the high street fashion chain, are ploughing £30m of fresh equity into the business as they seek to accelerate its digital transformation.