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How economically vulnerable is the UK as a ‘middle power’?
01 THE MACHINE READ
WHY IT MATTERS.
Rising tariffs and export controls raise uncertainty for middle-power economies like the UK, weighing on growth and currency sentiment.
UK economic vulnerability amid rising trade hostility
New tariffs or export control measures
Escalating trade conflict hitting UK exports
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The global economy is becoming increasingly hostile with tariffs, export controls and industrial policy being used as geopolitical weapons, while the world’s biggest powers compete for economic advantage. So where does that leave a middle power like Britain? ► Enjoying FT content? Get a daily slic
02 THE STORY SO FAR
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03 WHO'S INVOLVED
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