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The notion that Donald Trump would hike tariffs is hardly a surprise - it was a plan front and centre of his economic pitch during the election campaign.If that softened the landing, it still hit hard in the three countries in the frame. Mexico warned it would cause inflation and job losses in both their countries and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke of a relationship that needs a "certain amount of working on".It's the weary assessment of a man who's seen this movie before.On the face of it, it's symptomatic of a muscular economic stance that fits entirely with Donald Trump's "America First" strategy. It would have a significant impact, far beyond the countries that Trump has placed in the frame, raising the spectre of trade war and, accordingly, grinding the gears of internat...

Tesco is among retailers stopping the sale of alcohol brands linked to Conor McGregor after he lost a civil rape case.The mixed martial arts star was accused of raping Nikita Hand, who was last week awarded €248,603 (£206,000) after a jury found McGregor assaulted her in a hotel. A Tesco spokesperson said it was removing Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey from sale in stores and online.McGregor sold his stake in the drink three years ago for a reported £103m, but his image currently still appears prominently on its website.The 36-year-old fighter also owns the Forged Irish Stout brand. Major Irish wholesaler Musgrave said alcohol linked to McGregor was "no longer available to our store network".It's understood Costcutter, Carry Out off-licences and a wholesaler to Ireland's Spar and Londis st...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will put a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah to his cabinet shortly.An agreement could bring about an end to fighting that has seen more than 3,500 Lebanese killed and more than 15,000 injured in over a year. In a TV address Mr Netanyahu said: "It's not the same Hezbollah any more. We've attacked strategic targets throughout Lebanon. We pushed Hezbollah back decades."That is why I will bring before the cabinet tonight a plan for a ceasefire."If Hezbollah tries to attack us, we will attack." Middle East latest: Netanyahu to present ceasefire deal to Israeli cabinetMr Netanyahu said there are three main reasons for a ceasefire now: the Iranian threat, "refreshing our forces and rearming our troops".Any potential agreement would also reportedl...