Why this matters: The refunds highlight the economic impact of tariffs and raise questions about whether consumers will recover higher costs. Date: 20 April 2026 Tags: US Politics, Business, Trade Summary: Refund process begins for tariffs imposed by Donald Trump after court rulings struck them down. US Supreme Court and trade court ordered repayment of over $160bn in collected tariffs. Around 330,000 importers eligible to claim refunds plus interest. Online portal launched t

Why this matters: The proposal could reshape UK-EU relations and trade rules post-Brexit. It raises questions over parliamentary oversight and sovereignty. Date: 13 April 2026 Tags: UK, Politics, Trade Summary: Keir Starmer plans legislation to allow adoption of EU rules without full parliamentary votes. Proposal enables “dynamic alignment” with EU regulations in areas like food standards. New laws would be introduced as secondary legislation with reduced parliamentary scruti

Why this matters: The policy could reshape global pharmaceutical trade, affecting drug prices, supply chains, and industry investment decisions. Date: 2 April 2026 Tags: Business, Trade, Health, US Summary: Donald Trump announced potential 100% tariffs on patented medicines entering the US. Policy aims to boost domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing for national security. Generic medicines excluded from tariffs, limiting immediate widespread impact. Companies can avoid tariffs