It’s time for the government to take back control — but this time to do it properly and mean it. Rather than wasting time discussing the rights and wrongs of reciprocal tariffs, we should focus unashamedly on the things that are within our control and that we can influence. We should no longer rely on the goodwill of an increasingly volatile US administration, or our traditional allies from Europe. In the mould of Dubai and Singapore, it’s time for us to set our own path and strike out as the open, trading superpower we once were. The UK has some of the brightest and best minds in the world — hungry to take risks, test existing standards and transform markets.

Source: The Times April 13, 2025 08:02 UTC