Most newspapers address, if not highlight, Donald Trump’s impending global tariffs scheduled for announcement on Wednesday. The Daily Mirror dramatically depicts “Carnage” and “Trump trade madness,” indicating that the UK is “preparing for a new wave of tariffs today.” Trump’s tariff proposal, hinted at for weeks, originally indicated alignment with any tariffs enforced by other nations, but reports suggest a potential comprehensive rate of 20% as the deadline approaches.
The Financial Times emphasizes investors “flocking to gold amidst rising anxieties before the Trump tariff announcement”. According to the paper, a surge in Chinese demand is creating a “bonanza” for local manufacturer BYD. Above the fold, naval exercises conducted by China near Taiwan are also noted.
The Daily Telegraph focuses on the Trumps, reporting that UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is now scrambling to “halt the trade war” with President Trump. Melania Trump is seen offering a global “salute” at the International Women of Courage Awards in Washington, D.C. The implications for the UK from potential tariffs remain uncertain, but the Telegraph suggests No. 10 has prepared concessions to mitigate the impact of the impending “Liberation Day” tariffs.
The Daily Mail covers celebrity news, particularly how David and Victoria Beckham plan to celebrate the former football star’s 50th birthday. In tandem, concerns about Trump’s tariff threats loom large, with the paper warning that they may “undermine” Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ efforts to stabilize the economy—just a week after proposed budget cuts.
The i Paper warns that Foreign Secretary David Lammy has indicated to Parliament that the UK should “get ready for the worst” as Trump’s “Liberation Day” approaches. The report notes that farming and gene-edited crops are now pivotal in negotiations with the US.
The Guardian explores the government’s strategy with regards to big tech, noting that Sir Keir has proposed tax cuts for major US tech companies in exchange for reduced tariffs. Meanwhile, the paper spotlights the casting of four actors—Harris Dickinson, Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, and Joseph Quinn—in upcoming biopics about the Beatles.
The Times includes the Beatles’ cast in its front-page coverage, while discussing recent welfare reforms introduced by the Labour Party. The paper highlights that government figures suggest “400,000 more will be unfit for any work,” a change attributed to the scrapping of Conservative plans designed to encourage individuals with mobility and mental health challenges to seek employment.
The Metro reveals that in light of a previous appeal, “23 more victims” have come forward after the conviction of a PhD student found guilty of drugging and raping ten women from 2019 to 2024. Zhenhao Zou, a Chinese student at University College London, documented some of his assaults and maintained “trophies” from his victims, which the police later made public, encouraging anyone with information to reach out.
The Sun leads with the story of the Duchess of Sussex, focusing on the online harassment faced by Sophie Chandauka, head of a charity linked to Prince Harry. Following an escalation in online bullying, she stepped back from social media. Meanwhile, Prince Harry has resigned from his position at Sentebale.
