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    Coface Risk Review – July 2025: UK Outlook from our Economist, Jonathan Steenberg

    Headlines UK growth forecast at just 1% in both 2025 and 2026, falling behind the EU and other advanced economies by 2026 Inflation expected to peak at 3.5% in Q3 2025, and remain above the 2% target through 2026 Private sector momentum weakening, with Autumn budget and tariffs adding pressure Corporate insolvencies rising again, now forecast to increase by 3% in 2025 Three sector downgrades: automotive, chemicals, and metals now rated Very High Risk

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    Risk in a new age of tariffs - Three resources to help you assess trade partners

    Trump’s 2024 election victory has reignited global trade tensions, with a new wave of aggressive tariffs triggering widespread disruption and uncertainty. In this article, Andre van Niekerk, Head of Consulting and Insights, and Jonathan Steenberg, Economist at Coface UK, examine the impact of these measures, the risks they pose to international businesses, and how companies can adapt to the evolving trade landscape.

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    UK sector snapshot – Metals

    Tariffs and the uncertain future of British Steel have previously tarnished business sentiment, but recent developments offer new opportunities for the metals sector and its dependents to shine.

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    Unbalanced EU-US Trade Agreement Raises Concerns Over Details

    On 27 July 2025, Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen announced an agreement establishing a basic tariff rate of 15% on most European products entering the United States. This unbalanced compromise avoids the worst but further weakens European competitiveness.

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    Copper Prices Surge as US Imposes 50% Tariffs: What It Means for Global Trade

    On July 8th, Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on copper from August 1st, following a Section 232 investigation initiated by the White House in February. Nonetheless, their scope remains unclear, as there is currently no information on the nature of the taxed products — whether they apply to refined copper, derivative products, etc. Those tariffs are further fueling concerns within the US manufacturing sector, given that nearly half of the country’s copper demand is met through net imports.

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    Insolvency Explained: How to Protect Your Business from Unpaid Debts in 2025

    For any company, recovering unpaid invoices is an essential part of ensuring the long-term future of your business. When an invoice goes unpaid, there are various solutions available to you, ranging from amicable approaches to legal action. However, if your customer turns out to be insolvent, the debt is often unrecoverable, and the financial impact can be severe if the amount is significant. That’s why protecting your business against the potential insolvency of customers (and even your own) is crucial. By implementing effective credit risk management, companies can proactively identify and mitigate these solvency risks, safeguarding their financial stability.

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    Six key indicators to help you evaluate trade partners

    Urba360 is a dynamic business information tool with six key indicators to help you evaluate trade partners. We asked Andrew Share, Coface’s Group Solutions Engineering Director, to explain how it works and what makes it unique.

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    Insolvency Explained: How to Protect Your Business from Unpaid Debts in 2025

    For any company, recovering unpaid invoices is an essential part of ensuring the long-term future of your business. When an invoice goes unpaid, there are various solutions available to you, ranging from amicable approaches to legal action. However, if your customer turns out to be insolvent, the debt is often unrecoverable, and the financial impact can be severe if the amount is significant. That’s why protecting your business against the potential insolvency of customers (and even your own) is crucial. By implementing effective credit risk management, companies can proactively identify and mitigate these solvency risks, safeguarding their financial stability.

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