Are tariffs starting to bite? Plus, the economics of rising defence spending

The Weekly Briefing from Capital Economics

Group Chief Economist Neil Shearing unpacks the latest data to assess the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs, including signs that the effects of tariff front-running are now unwinding. He also discusses how businesses are navigating the ongoing uncertainty and why the Bank of England is trailing the ECB in cutting interest rates.

Also on the show, Senior Economic Adviser Vicky Redwood explores what NATO’s proposed push to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP could mean for economic growth, and the fiscal constraints that may stand in the way.

Analysis and events referenced in this episode:

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