Trump Imposes Fresh Tariffs on UK, EU and Dozens of Trading Partners

Donald Trump has imposed a fresh round of tariffs on more than 80 countries, replacing a 10% global duty that was due to expire. The move follows a US supreme court ruling that declared many earlier tariffs illegal and drew criticism from US allies and major trading partners including the UK and EU.

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Guardian Published 24 July 2026

First Thing: Trump imposes fresh tariffs on UK, EU and dozens of other trading partners

Measures replace 10% global duty and come after supreme court declared many of the earlier tariffs illegal. Plus, how secondhand fashion got so expensive Good morning. Donald Trump has imposed a fresh round of tariffs on more than 80 countries to replace a 10% global duty that was due to expire, provoking a wave of criticism and protests from US allies and trading partners. What is Trump’s justification for the tari…

Guardian Published 24 July 2026

Trump imposes fresh tariffs on UK, EU and dozens of other trading partners

New tariffs will replace 10% global duty and come after US supreme court declared many of the earlier levies illegal Donald Trump has imposed a fresh round of tariffs on more than 80 countries to replace a 10% global duty that was due to expire, provoking a wave of criticism and protests from US allies and major trading partners. In the latest attempt to instate aggressive trade policies despite challenges from the…

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