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Are tariffs good or bad?

Some of our explainers on the tariff-hikes announced by the Trump administration:

In memoriam

We are remembering our great friend and colleague, Jim Rollo, [emeritus] Professor at Sussex University. Jim was hugely instrumental in setting up the UKTPO.

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  • Briefing Paper 85 – HOW DOES THE UK STACK UP AGAINST OTHER EXPORTERS IN THE US MARKET?

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