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Trump slaps 25% tariffs on car, parts imports as trade war escalates
US President Donald Trump escalated his global trade war overnight, announcing plans to impose swingeing 25% tariffs on all vehicle imports and parts only days before levies on other goods take effect.
FTSE 250 movers: Close Bros surges on KBW note; Tariff woes hit Aston Martin
FTSE 250 (MCX) 19,906. 24 -0. 66% .
Europe midday: Stoxx pares losses, but Trump auto tariffs slam auto shares
European shares pared losses slightly on Thursday but were still reeling from US President Donald Trump's decision to hit all car and related parts imports with 25% tariffs from April 2.
Europe open: Auto stocks battered as Trump imposes 25% tariffs
European shares slumped at the open on Thursday as US President Donald Trump said he would hit all car and related parts imports with 25% tariffs from April 2.
H&M posts weaker-than-expected Q1 sales
Swedish fashion retailer H&M reported weaker-than-expected first quarter sales amid continuing sluggish demand for its clothing range and increased discounting.
Former Mobico CEO Phil White returns as chair
Transport operator Mobico has appointed Phil White as chair with effect from 1 May 2025, replacing Helen Weir.
Sage CFO Jonathan Howell to step down, replaced by Jacqui Cartin
Sage Group said chief financial officer Jonathan Howell would step down at the end of the year to focus on non-executive work and be replaced by Jacqui Cartin, currently financial controller at EVP Group.
Drax signs JV deal to process byproduct for building industry
Drax said it has agreed a 20-year joint venture agreement with Power Minerals to build a facility to process pulverised fuel ash into material which can be sold to the construction industry and used in the production of cement with a lower carbon footprint.