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11 April 2025 • 1 min read

The team discuss the early impact of ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs on the low carbon economy and give an update on the EU’s ‘Omnibus’ package

As the dust continues to settle after President Donald Trump announced far-reaching ‘Liberation Day' trade tariffs, Michael reflects on the potential knock-on effects for the low carbon economy...

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