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Will trade fears dent growth?

The recently announced US tariffs should have a limited direct effect on the UK economy. Admittedly, falls in equity prices – on the back of concerns over a full-blown trade war – could clearly have bigger knock-on effects on consumer spending and GDP growth. But, for a number of reasons, we are not too concerned.

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