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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Henry Saker-Clark

Think tank explains how much the UK economy could be impacted by Trump tariffs

The Government’s Budget spending plans are expected to provide a “temporary boost” to economic growth although this could be dragged by Trump tariffs, an economic think tank has said.

Inflation is also predicted to have accelerated at the start of this year, putting continued pressure on budgets, according to the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (Niesr).

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