In the media | 21 May 2024

The Times: Trump presidency could affect Britain more than our own election

An American trade war with China and other countries may have wide-ranging effects on the global economy — and derail the UK recovery. Jamie Thompson, Head of Macro Scenarios at Oxford Economics delves into this topic and various scenarios under a Trump presidency.

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