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02.02.2025

02.02.2025 โ€” Trade Arrows Fly Above Northern Lights

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 02.02.2025.

It displays 87 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

02.02.2025 โ‡ข Trade Arrows Fly Above Northern Lights
โŒจTrump's imposition of tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China triggered cascading responses throughout the day. By dawn, Canada and Mexico announced retaliatory measures, while China elevated the confrontation by announcing WTO legal action. Trump's suggestion of Canada becoming "the cherished 51st state" prompted Trudeau to urge Canadians to "choose Canadian" products.

The identity of the DC air disaster's Black Hawk pilot emerged as Captain Rebecca Lobach, a former White House aide, providing closure to the three-day mystery that followed the Potomac crash. Investigators promised to "leave no stone unturned" in their probe.

In Kyiv, media attention shifted to the city's drone defense operations, highlighting the use of World War Two-style machine guns mounted on farm trailers. The evening brought news of the first British casualty from Russian drones in 2025, an 18-year-old volunteer killed minutes into his first mission.
02.02.2025
00:07

00:41โ‡ขTrump's Tariffs Meet Canadian Retaliation

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on Trump imposing new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, with Canada preparing retaliatory measures (BBC, Guardian, Independent). The identity of the previously unnamed pilot in the DC air disaster has been revealed (Daily Mail), while Prince Andrew's connections to China receive scrutiny over his relationship with an alleged spy (Times). Protests in London demand the release of Tommy Robinson (Breitbart London).
01:51
BBC

Mexico says it will retaliate against Trump tariffs as Canada PM to hold news conference

Canada is also poised to hit back by slapping tariffs on US products, with PM Justin Trudeau due to make an announcement.
01:51
02:15
BBC

Mexico says it will retaliate against Trump tariffs as Canada PM holds news conference

Canada is also poised to hit back by slapping tariffs on US products, with PM Justin Trudeau speaking now.
02:15
02:39
BBC

Canada will retaliate against Trump with matching 25% tariffs

After Donald Trump signed orders imposing sweeping tariffs against its biggest trading partners, Canada and Mexico are setting out their responses.
02:39
03:11
The Guardian

Canada and Mexico hit back after Trump signs order for punishing tariffs

03:11
04:15
04:31

08:41โ‡ขTariff Wars Strike Back

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on Trump's new tariffs against major trading partners, with Canada and Mexico announcing retaliatory measures (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Sky News, Spectator). This marks a shift from earlier reporting, with more sources now covering international response. The identity of the DC air disaster pilot has been revealed as a former White House aide (Daily Mail), while British domestic politics feature coverage of Kemi Badenoch's recognition in Conservative strongholds (Mirror).
09:03
10:07
10:15
10:55
The Guardian

China to file lawsuit at WTO over Trumpโ€™s trade tariffs

10:55
11:27
BBC

China, Canada and Mexico promise retaliation after Trump's tariffs move

Donald Trump accused the US's main trading partners of not taking action over illegal drugs and migration.
11:27

11:29โ‡ขChina Takes Trump to Court

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on Trump's new tariffs triggering international responses, with China announcing WTO legal action while Canada and Mexico prepare retaliatory measures (BBC, Guardian, Spectator, Sky News). China's response marks an escalation from earlier reporting, moving from diplomatic protests to legal action. The ongoing Ukraine conflict receives renewed attention with reports from Kyiv's drone defense operations (Independent), while entertainment news covers Justin Baldoni's lawsuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds (Daily Mail).
12:31
The Guardian

Mexico and Canada announce retaliation over Trump trade tariffs as China says it will file WTO lawsuit

12:31
12:55
13:03
13:35
BBC

China, Canada and Mexico retaliate after Trump carries out tariff threat

Canadian Prime Minster Justin Trudeau unveils matching tariffs while Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is set to introduce retaliatory measures.
13:35
13:43
BBC

Trump says pain from tariffs 'worth the price' as Canada and Mexico retaliate

Canada and Mexico announce retaliatory tariffs after US President Donald Trump imposed 25% import taxes on goods.
13:43
13:59
The Guardian

Trump warns Americans that tariffs may cause โ€˜painโ€™

13:59
14:15

16:49โ‡ขPain Worth The Price

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on Trump's tariffs, with expanded coverage of his "pain worth the price" statement and retaliatory measures from Canada and Mexico (BBC, Guardian, Times, Sky News, Breitbart). Two separate fatal accidents dominate domestic news: four University of Essex students died in a car crash (Metro), while two siblings were killed in an e-scooter hit-and-run (Mirror, Sun).
17:11
BBC

Trudeau urges buyers to 'choose Canadian' as Trump tariff dispute intensifies

Canada and Mexico announce retaliatory tariffs after US President Donald Trump imposed 25% import taxes on goods.
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18:31
18:55
19:43
The Guardian

Trump tariffs: markets brace for falls as Mexico and Canada hit back

19:43

20:25โ‡ขTrudeau Boycotts While Trump Dreams of 51

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on escalating trade tensions as Trump's new tariffs trigger stronger international responses. Canada and Mexico announce retaliatory measures, while Trudeau urges Canadians to boycott US goods (BBC, Channel 4, Guardian, Independent, Sky). In a notable escalation, Trump suggests Canada should become the 51st state (Independent). Domestically, Labour plans to reverse the ban on citizenship for illegal boat migrants (Breitbart London), while Sue Gray's departure from Starmer's office receives coverage (Times).
21:59
BBC

Mexico rejects Trump cartel claims as they prepare to unveil tariff plans

Donald Trump accused the Mexican government of having an "intolerable alliance" with drug carted as he announced his tariffs.
21:59
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