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UK Trade Deal Boosts Economy, Sparks Job Loss Fears

5/14/2025

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UK Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey praised the new US-UK trade deal for its benefits but cautioned that it won't eliminate all tariffs, as a 10% baseline remains. Meanwhile, UK bioethanol producers are sounding the alarm over potential job losses, fearing that a surge in US ethanol imports could jeopardize their livelihoods and domestic production.

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UK Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey praised the new US-UK trade deal for its benefits but cautioned that it won't eliminate all tariffs, as a 10% baseline remains. Meanwhile, UK bioethanol producers are sounding the alarm over potential job losses, fearing that a surge in US ethanol imports could jeopardize their livelihoods and domestic production.