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Asian stocks see their worst drop in decades after Trump tariffs

Asian markets from Tokyo to Sydney plunged amid increasing fears of a global economic downturn.

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‘Sometimes you have to take medicine’: Trump defends sweeping tariffs

Just hours after Trump's comments, stock markets plunged in Asia early on Monday, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng losing 9.8%.

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Defiant Trump vows to stay course as countries scramble over tariffs

The US president describes as "medicine" sweeping tariffs that triggered global stock markets collapse.

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UK to relax electric car rules as US tariffs hit

The prime minister says measures will help the car industry but critics claim they are not enough.

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Carers and pensioners boosted as new tax year starts

The state pension has risen by 4.1% and carers can work more hours will keeping a key benefit.

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Boost for carers and pensioners as new tax year starts

The state pension has risen by 4.1% and carers can work more hours will keeping a key benefit.

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Boost for carers and pensioners as new tax year starts

The state pension has risen by 4.1% and carers can work more hours will keeping a key benefit.

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How PM might tackle impact of Trump tariffs

The BBC understands the PM is considering several options to mitigate the impact of US tariffs on the UK.

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How PM might tackle impact of Trump tariffs

The BBC understands the PM is considering several options to mitigate the impact of US tariffs on the UK.

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Globalisation era has ended, says Treasury minister

Sir Keir Starmer has suggested there could be state intervention to protect UK business from tariffs introduced by Donald Trump.

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