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How the UK can deal with the Trump 2.0 dilemma

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As the possibility of a global trade war mounts, the UK finds itself in an almost uniquely unenviable position.

Europe as a whole has become over-reliant on the US for protection and Asia for trade.

But the rules of global trade are set and look likely to be shaken up over the coming four years in Washington .

The Indian economy recently overtook the UK ’s; this is still an attractive market German carmakers call the UK “treasury island” Second , lean into services-exporting superpower status.

Ensuring the Royal Navy is once again fit for purpose would give the UK a global role in protecting critical submarine energy pipelines and internet cables.