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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Joanna Partridge

McDonald’s and General Motors say Trump’s tariff war is harming business

President Donald Trump works behind the counter during a visit to McDonald's
Donald Trump serves up fries last year. McDonald’s says it is facing the ‘toughest of market conditions’. Photograph: Doug Mills/Reuters

McDonald’s and General Motors have warned that uncertainty around Donald Trump’s tariff policy is hurting business, hitting sales and knocking profits.

The fast-food chain reported a 3.6% fall in sales in its US home market during the first quarter, driven mainly by lower customer numbers as consumers reined in their spending in the face of an unpredictable economic outlook.

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