Watch: Trump’s Rose Garden speech

President Trump’s announcement will be streamed live on The Independent’s YouTube channel:

Jane Dalton2 April 2025 21:05

Let’s put tariffs on Teslas, says Davey

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey called for the UK to impose tariffs on Tesla cars, made by Elon Musk’s company.

“Let’s put tariffs on Teslas and the tech bros,” he told Channel 4 News, calling for an economic coalition with European and Commonwealth partners to defend free trade.

Jane Dalton2 April 2025 20:52

Editorial: Stand up to Trump, prime minister

In case you missed it at the weekend:

Jane Dalton2 April 2025 20:40

Opinion: My British tech firm could be a big ‘Liberation Day’ loser

Jane Dalton2 April 2025 20:20

Car imports to US face 25% duties within hours

The US government has said it will impose 25 per cent tariffs on automobile imports tomorrow, Thursday, and a similar duty on auto parts a month later.

Jane Dalton2 April 2025 20:00

Watch: The effect of tariffs on the UK

What are the repercussions of Trump’s tariffs on the UK?

Jane Dalton2 April 2025 19:47

Trump ‘Liberation Day’ live

As well as live updates here tonight, you can follow live coverage of the tariffs announcement on our US blog here.

Jane Dalton2 April 2025 19:20

Everything you need to know about Trump tariffs

Jane Dalton2 April 2025 19:05

Analysis: How Trump tariffs might hit UK business

Jane Dalton2 April 2025 18:47