Chris Blackhurst

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Chris Blackhurst

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2 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Chris Blackhurst

The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. CommentWith the US president showing no sign of backing down on tariffs, a global trade war looks likely – but, thanks in part to happy accidents, Britain could be well-placed to ride it out, says Chris BlackhurstFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing.

2 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Chris Blackhurst

commentAs Trump introduced his tariffs he railed against the damage done to the American economy by the EU, writes Chris Blackhurst. It was straight out of the Brexit playbook – and the US is about to suffer the same fateThe Brexit drums are beating again. Donald Trump’s decision to lessen the UK’s tariffs versus the EU is being hailed as proof of Brexit success. You see, we were smart to put distance between ourselves and Europe, look at this dividend.

2 weeks ago | the-independent.com | Chris Blackhurst

commentAs Trump introduced his tariffs he railed against the damage done to the American economy by the EU, writes Chris Blackhurst. It was straight out of the Brexit playbook – and the US is about to suffer the same fateThe Brexit drums are beating again. Donald Trump’s decision to lessen the UK’s tariffs versus the EU is being hailed as proof of Brexit success. You see, we were smart to put distance between ourselves and Europe, look at this dividend.

2 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Chris Blackhurst

comment In 1945, economist Albert Hirschman wrote National Power and the Structure of Foreign Trade. It bears an eerie – and sobering – synchrony with the US president’s decisions today, writes Chris BlackhurstIt is doubtful if Donald Trump has ever heard of Albert Hirschman. If asked, the president would probably speculate as to whether he was “that German guy who came third in the Masters”.