As a second Trump term looks more likely, the Brexiters hope/aim to (re)align the UK with the Atlanticist economy instead of looking across the channel to Europe appears ever more like a major mistake in national economic strategy.
If Trump wins (as now looks likely) & imposes the tariffs he 'promises' then the NIESR suggest the UK's already meagre growth rates will be halved, presenting a further economic headache for Govt. & country!
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/n…
Trump tariffs would halve UK growth and push up prices, says thinktank
NIESR warns Republican nominee’s protectionist policies, including against Britain, would harm domestic economyLarry Elliott (The Guardian)
