The Latest Breaking News from Graeme Macdonald

JCB ‘backs Britain’ with £100m factory investment despite tax and tariff fears

Spending would be going towards modern manufacturing facilities at the company’s main UK factory in Staffordshire.

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2025

'America First, Britain Last': Trump Slaps British Goods From Shampoo To Steel With 25% Tax In Stealth Move

US President Donald Trump has imposed up to 25% tariffs on hundreds of British goods, including steel, aluminium and household products, catching UK manufacturers off guard and raising trade tensions.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25, 2025

Business Secretary to meet JCB boss after concerns raised about US tariffs

JCB chief executive Graeme Macdonald called on the UK Government to get a ‘deal done quickly’ after new American tariffs were implemented.

Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2025