Graham Lanktree
@glanktree.bsky.social
Canadian in London. Senior Reporter, UK Trade
at POLITICO.
https://www.politico.eu/staff/graham-lanktree/
at POLITICO.
https://www.politico.eu/staff/graham-lanktree/
Trade Minister Chris Bryant goes up against six Gulf nations in trade negotiations in Kuwait.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Trade Minister Chris Bryant goes up against six Gulf nations in trade negotiations in Kuwait.
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Keir Starmer is headed to India in early October, where he's expected to speak alongside Narendra Modi at the at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025 in Mumbai.
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September 10, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Keir Starmer is headed to India in early October, where he's expected to speak alongside Narendra Modi at the at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025 in Mumbai.
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pro.politico.eu/news/204380
The U.K.'s new trade chief Peter Kyle is in Washington today.
His first order of business? Meetings with White House advisers to hammer out a UK-US tech pact.
pro.politico.eu/news/204234
His first order of business? Meetings with White House advisers to hammer out a UK-US tech pact.
pro.politico.eu/news/204234
September 8, 2025 at 7:28 AM
The U.K.'s new trade chief Peter Kyle is in Washington today.
His first order of business? Meetings with White House advisers to hammer out a UK-US tech pact.
pro.politico.eu/news/204234
His first order of business? Meetings with White House advisers to hammer out a UK-US tech pact.
pro.politico.eu/news/204234
David Lammy will venture beyond the M25 for a “domestic roadshow” to drum up exports this autumn.
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September 5, 2025 at 7:24 AM
David Lammy will venture beyond the M25 for a “domestic roadshow” to drum up exports this autumn.
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Trump says Indian goods will face 25% tariff from Friday, Aug 1, and the country will be forced to pay a penalty for continuing to rely on Russian weapons / energy.
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July 30, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Trump says Indian goods will face 25% tariff from Friday, Aug 1, and the country will be forced to pay a penalty for continuing to rely on Russian weapons / energy.
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May 30, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Britain is closing in on a Gulf trade deal following a flurry of negotiations.
From our POLITICO Pro trade newsletter this morning
pro.politico.eu/news/199450
From our POLITICO Pro trade newsletter this morning
pro.politico.eu/news/199450
May 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Britain is closing in on a Gulf trade deal following a flurry of negotiations.
From our POLITICO Pro trade newsletter this morning
pro.politico.eu/news/199450
From our POLITICO Pro trade newsletter this morning
pro.politico.eu/news/199450
Trump says his trade deal with the UK is "is working out well for all."
Except it cuts of Trump's 25% tariffs on UK car, steel and aluminum exports still haven't taken effect.
Except it cuts of Trump's 25% tariffs on UK car, steel and aluminum exports still haven't taken effect.
May 23, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Trump says his trade deal with the UK is "is working out well for all."
Except it cuts of Trump's 25% tariffs on UK car, steel and aluminum exports still haven't taken effect.
Except it cuts of Trump's 25% tariffs on UK car, steel and aluminum exports still haven't taken effect.
Trade is hitting closer and closer to home these days.
May 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Trade is hitting closer and closer to home these days.
It is “imperative” Starmer’s ministers prep “deep industry support packages” for Britain’s car industry and others hit by Trump’s 25% tariffs, writes Business and Trade Committee Chair Liam Byrne, in case the U.K. can't secure a trade deal with the U.S.
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May 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
It is “imperative” Starmer’s ministers prep “deep industry support packages” for Britain’s car industry and others hit by Trump’s 25% tariffs, writes Business and Trade Committee Chair Liam Byrne, in case the U.K. can't secure a trade deal with the U.S.
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At Canada House in London early this morning for some post-election analysis.
April 29, 2025 at 6:26 AM
At Canada House in London early this morning for some post-election analysis.
The president's looming tariffs on pharmaceuticals are also a huge threat.
2024 ONS government data shows pharma & medicinal exports are the second largest goods export and have grown 11% over the past 5 years.
2024 ONS government data shows pharma & medicinal exports are the second largest goods export and have grown 11% over the past 5 years.
April 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The president's looming tariffs on pharmaceuticals are also a huge threat.
2024 ONS government data shows pharma & medicinal exports are the second largest goods export and have grown 11% over the past 5 years.
2024 ONS government data shows pharma & medicinal exports are the second largest goods export and have grown 11% over the past 5 years.
Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum will also clearly have a large impact as the U.S. is the British steel industry's 4th single largest export destination.
April 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum will also clearly have a large impact as the U.S. is the British steel industry's 4th single largest export destination.
Why is the UK so worried about Trump's 25% tariffs on cars?
New full-year 2024 data shows U.S. was the U.K.'s largest single export destination for cars, making up 27.4% of total exports at £9.0 billion.
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New full-year 2024 data shows U.S. was the U.K.'s largest single export destination for cars, making up 27.4% of total exports at £9.0 billion.
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April 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Why is the UK so worried about Trump's 25% tariffs on cars?
New full-year 2024 data shows U.S. was the U.K.'s largest single export destination for cars, making up 27.4% of total exports at £9.0 billion.
www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nati...
New full-year 2024 data shows U.S. was the U.K.'s largest single export destination for cars, making up 27.4% of total exports at £9.0 billion.
www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nati...
Brits say having a trade agreement with the US would have a positive impact on the economy but they would rather get closer to the EU?
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April 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Brits say having a trade agreement with the US would have a positive impact on the economy but they would rather get closer to the EU?
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April 8, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Trump's team calculates U.K. tariffs on U.S. at 10%.
"We'll go 10%, we'll do the same thing," Trump says in White House Rose Garden.
"We'll go 10%, we'll do the same thing," Trump says in White House Rose Garden.
April 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Trump's team calculates U.K. tariffs on U.S. at 10%.
"We'll go 10%, we'll do the same thing," Trump says in White House Rose Garden.
"We'll go 10%, we'll do the same thing," Trump says in White House Rose Garden.
Ronald Reagan quote at Chatham House in London.
March 27, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Ronald Reagan quote at Chatham House in London.
UK auto industry group SMMT's Chief Executive, Mike Hawes: “Today's announcement by President Trump is not surprising but, nevertheless, disappointing if, as seems likely, additional tariffs are to apply to UK made cars."
March 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM
UK auto industry group SMMT's Chief Executive, Mike Hawes: “Today's announcement by President Trump is not surprising but, nevertheless, disappointing if, as seems likely, additional tariffs are to apply to UK made cars."
U.S. consumers’ expectations for the future reach a 12-year low in March confidence data.
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March 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
U.S. consumers’ expectations for the future reach a 12-year low in March confidence data.
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"While I share your commitment to financial transparency, sharing DBT’s submission at this stage
risks prejudicing the outcomes of the SR and undermining the value of the exercise," writes Business and Trade Secretary Reynolds.
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risks prejudicing the outcomes of the SR and undermining the value of the exercise," writes Business and Trade Secretary Reynolds.
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March 21, 2025 at 12:23 PM
"While I share your commitment to financial transparency, sharing DBT’s submission at this stage
risks prejudicing the outcomes of the SR and undermining the value of the exercise," writes Business and Trade Secretary Reynolds.
committees.parliament.uk/publications...
risks prejudicing the outcomes of the SR and undermining the value of the exercise," writes Business and Trade Secretary Reynolds.
committees.parliament.uk/publications...
Chair of parliament's trade watchdog writes to Business and Trade Secretary calling for minimal transparency ahead of next week's Spending Review.
Comes after Labour gov refused to share any info about whether there will be cuts to Trade Dept.
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Comes after Labour gov refused to share any info about whether there will be cuts to Trade Dept.
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March 21, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Chair of parliament's trade watchdog writes to Business and Trade Secretary calling for minimal transparency ahead of next week's Spending Review.
Comes after Labour gov refused to share any info about whether there will be cuts to Trade Dept.
committees.parliament.uk/publications...
Comes after Labour gov refused to share any info about whether there will be cuts to Trade Dept.
committees.parliament.uk/publications...
Trump spurs sale of UK ports
BlackRock scoops up three major UK ports in a Trump-led China sell-off.
It's not just Felixstowe but Harwich International and London Thamesport that are due to be sold off in the global deal by Hong Kong's CK Hutchison.
BlackRock scoops up three major UK ports in a Trump-led China sell-off.
It's not just Felixstowe but Harwich International and London Thamesport that are due to be sold off in the global deal by Hong Kong's CK Hutchison.
March 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Trump spurs sale of UK ports
BlackRock scoops up three major UK ports in a Trump-led China sell-off.
It's not just Felixstowe but Harwich International and London Thamesport that are due to be sold off in the global deal by Hong Kong's CK Hutchison.
BlackRock scoops up three major UK ports in a Trump-led China sell-off.
It's not just Felixstowe but Harwich International and London Thamesport that are due to be sold off in the global deal by Hong Kong's CK Hutchison.
The Liberal party leadership vote is this Sunday, my dude. Trudeau not staying in power.
March 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The Liberal party leadership vote is this Sunday, my dude. Trudeau not staying in power.