PM hopes to reach economic deal with US but growing numbers call for unified retaliation to US tariffsKeir Starmer is not planning to speak to President Trump today ahead of the tariffs announcement, Steven Swinford from the Times reports.Sounds like any hopes of a last-ditch concession from Donald Trump ahead of his tariffs announcement are fadingKeir Starmer is not planning to speak to him today, but there are hopes that the economic deal giving Britain a carve-out can be signed as soon as next week. Sources talking about ‘days or weeks’With the world becoming more dangerous and unpredictable, the Western Balkans is of critical importance to the UK and Europe’s collective security, and the UK remains committed to building resilience and stability in the region. Continue reading...