First Thing: Trump imposes fresh tariffs on UK, EU and dozens of other trading partners
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Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs on over 80 countries, including the UK and EU, replacing a previous 10% global duty. This move follows a Supreme Court decision that ruled many earlier tariffs illegal. The action escalates trade tensions with major U.S. trading partners and marks a significant shift in trade policy.
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new tariffs on 80+ countries
The fresh tariffs replace a 10% global duty that was previously imposed.
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The supreme court declared many of the earlier tariffs illegal.
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Loaded language removed<p>Measures replace 10% global duty and come after supreme court declared many of the earlier tariffs illegal. Plus, how secondhand fashion got so expensive</p><p>Good morning.</p><p>Donald Trump has imposed <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/23/trump-administration-trade-tariffs">a fresh round of tariffs on more than 80 countries</a> to replace a 10% global duty that was due…
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The supreme court declared many of the earlier tariffs illegal.
The GuardianThe fresh tariffs replace a 10% global duty that was previously imposed.
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