New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals a sharp divide in the North of England’s trade performance as 2026 begins. While goods exports to the EU and emerging markets grew steadily in January, trade with the United States has bucked the trend, falling by double digits amid rising 'tariff weariness'.
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