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US tariff reset erodes UK’s advantage as exporters prepare for the next regime
The Trump administration has replaced the reciprocal tariffs regime that was struck down by the Supreme Court with a non-discriminatory tariff tool, shifting tariff risk to a more uncertain carve-out-driven framework. In this new regime, the UK’s prior relative advantage for non-exempt goods is no longer assured and outcomes depend on sector carve-outs, product mix and enforcement.
David Hayton and David Abbott discuss the impact of high-end investment on the care sector
The UK care home sector attracted almost $2bn of US investment in the first half of 2025, expanding the number of luxury care home options in the process. Writing for Caring Times, David Hayton and David Abbott from BTG discussed the impact on the rest of the market, including the opportunity for revitalisation through renovation.
Robert Insall comments on the impact of rising tariffs on toy brands
When tariffs rose at the start of 2025, Robert Insall, Partner at BTG, was asked to contribute his thoughts to a Bloomberg article about the impact on toy makers that were reliant on Chinese manufacturers for their products.