Donald Trump’s worldwide baseline tariff of 10% has kicked in this morning. Global stocks were left reeling after they suffered a pounding for the second day in a row on Friday. In the UK, the FTSE suffered its worst day of trading in five years. Listen to Trump 100 analysis as you scroll.
Saturday 5 April 2025 17:30, UK
Live reporting by Andy Hayes and, previously, Kieren Williams
We reported earlier on the breaking news that the automotive giant Jaguar Land Rover has decided to “pause” shipments to the US for a month following Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs – see our 1.50pm post.
The Institute For Public Policy Research says about 25,000 automotive jobs in the UK could be at risk.
One in eight cars built in the UK is exported to the US, leaving companies facing an “extraordinary challenge”, the think tank said.
“Over 25,000 direct jobs in the car manufacturing industry could be at risk as exports to America are predicted to fall, with UK employees at Jaguar Land Rover and the Cowley Mini factory seen as some of the most exposed,” the IPPR said earlier this week.
‘One door closes another one opens’
Pranesh Narayanan, research fellow at the IPPR, said: “Trump’s tariffs have huge potential to completely destabilise the UK car manufacturing industry, affecting tens of thousands of jobs and putting the government’s growth plans at jeopardy.
“However, as one door closes another one opens.
“There is huge untapped potential in manufacturing green planes, trains and automobiles and selling them at home and abroad.
“If the government use the upcoming industrial strategy to drive investment in these sectors, this could be the spark that leads to thousands of new consumers to start buying British and buying green.”
“No to Maga hate” and “Dump Trump” were among the slogans on placards in London’s Trafalgar Square today.
People gathered for a “hands off” demonstration – one of hundreds around the world following the imposition of US tariffs worldwide (see our 4pm post).
Among those in the capital was Clarke Reinstein, 73, from Rhode Island on the east coast of the United States, who said he was “disappointed in my fellow Americans” for electing Trump.
“I’ve been in London for two months and I like being over here because people think a little differently,” he said.
A 37-year-old woman from Philadelphia was draped in an American flag that had been presented to her grandfather who was a veteran of the Second World War.
While not wanting to be named, she said she was protesting because of the “absolute, mind-blowing insipidness” of Trump’s presidency.
“I don’t want to alienate the rest of the world,” she added.
“It’s not going to be useful for anyone in the long run. I felt powerless and I needed to come out and say something.”
Brent Robertson, 56, from Albuquerque, criticised the tariffs.
A 25% levy on all foreign cars imported into America came into force on Thursday, while a wider “baseline” 10% tariff on goods imported from around the world began on Saturday morning.
Mr Robertson said: “Stupid is not the word. He is shooting himself and all of us as Americans, just so he can make himself look like a tough guy.”
Sir Keir Starmer has been talking to France’s president Emanuel Macron today.
Regarding Donald Trump’s tariffs, Downing Street says they agreed that a trade war was in “nobody’s interests”.
Number 10 also says the two men agreed that “nothing should be off the table and that it was important to keep business updated on developments”.
A spokesperson continued: “The prime minister and president also shared their concerns about the global economic and security impact, particularly in southeast Asia.
“Following discussions between military planners in Ukraine this week, they discussed the good progress that has been made on the coalition of the willing.
“The prime minister and president agreed to stay in close contact over the coming weeks.”
Donald Trump’s tariffs have sparked protests around the world.
Across the European capitals, and in India, people have taken to the streets – even burning effigies – following Trump’s attack on the established trade order.
We’re also expecting protests in every US state today.
Catch up on the latest pictures below:
Sky News’s social affairs correspondent Becky Johnson has spoken about Jaguar Land Rover’s decision to pause shipments to the US.
She described the situation as “surprising to some, but not surprising to others”, given the 25% car tariffs Donald Trump has introduced.
“This announcement from Jaguar Land Rover is a real stark reminder that [Trump’s tariffs] are already having an impact,” she said.
Watch her full analysis below…
Not every world leader is stressing about the tariffs.
Donald Trump is golfing today – for the third day running.
He was spotted on Saturday at his golf course in Jupiter, Florida.
Sporting his signature MAGA hat he was photographed in his motorcade reading a tabloid article about China’s response to his tariffs.
We reported at 2.24pm on him posting on his Truth Social network about China.
This seemed to coincide with his arrival at the course.
We reported earlier today on planned protests in every US state against Donald Trump, his most high-profile adviser Elon Musk and the administration’s actions so far.
While the US is still waking up, and we don’t expect many people on the streets yet, we’re able to bring you some words from one of the organisers.
Trump and his ‘goose-stepping’ allies
Ezra Levin, co-founder of Indivisible, one of the groups involved in Saturday’s events, said: “This is an enormous demonstration that is sending a very clear message to Musk and Trump and congressional Republicans and the allies of MAGA that we don’t want their hands on our democracy, on our communities, on our schools and our friends and our neighbours.”
Events are also planned in Canada, Britain, France, Germany, Mexico and Portugal.
The biggest rally is expected on Washington’s National Mall.
Trump came back into office for his second administration with a stream of executive orders and an agenda, some claim, aligned with the deeply conservative Project 2025.
Much of his agenda has been restrained by lawsuits, however.
So far, protests against him have not been large-scale.
Among the organisations pledged to participate today are: the Service Employees International Union, a labour union representing about two million workers; Human Rights Campaign, the largest LGBTQ+ advocacy group in the US, and the environmental group Greenpeace.
Earlier today, China came out swinging, accusing Donald Trump of using tariffs “as a weapon”.
A spokesperson for the foreign ministry also took to social media to share images of plummeting US markets as well.
But now the US president has responded.
Much of it he has said before, including claiming the US was the victim of international trade patterns.
He branded his tariffs: “AN ECONOMIC REVOLUTION”.
But a more recent rhetorical shift asking people to “HANG TOUGH” reflects a seeming acceptance on his part that there is pain coming for US consumers.
Read his full post below:
If you’re just joining us, welcome to our live coverage of the ongoing aftermath of Donald Trump’s tariffs.
It’s just gone 2pm in the UK, so let’s recap everything you need to know:
Stick with us for all the latest developments.
British auto giant Jaguar Land Rover has said it is going to “pause” shipments to the US.
The company said it needed time to work to “address the new trading terms” of Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Read the statement from a JLR spokesperson below:
“The USA is an important market for JLR’s luxury brands.
“As we work to address the new trading terms with our business partners, we are taking some short-term actions including a shipment pause in April, as we develop our mid to longer-term plans.”
Tariffs on tariffs
JLR’s decision came after a 25% levy on all cars imported into America kicked in on Thursday and the baseline 10% tariff came into effect today.
British car firms are grappling with the new trade rules, trying to navigate the fallout.
It is expected the UK automotive industry will be hit hard by the new tariffs.
They also come at a time when British carmakers are facing waning demand at home and the need to retool their plants for the electric vehicle transition.
Previously…
The company released a prior statement on “liberation day” – 2 April – reassuring customers its business was “resilient” and “accustomed to changing market conditions.”
In the previous statement earlier this week, it added: “Our priorities now are delivering for our clients around the world and addressing these new US trading terms.”
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