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Channel Tunnel Chaos Enters Day Two as Power Fault Drags On

The disruption, caused by a fault in the system's overhead power supply, on Tuesday upended plans for thousands of passengers in London, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam. Rail passengers travelling between the UK and mainland Europe are enduring a second day of major disruption after a power failure shut down the Channel Tunnel, halting both Eurostar and LeShuttle services. The fault, linked to the overhead power supply, brought traffic to a standstill and left thousands of travellers stranded on both sides of the Channel. Although some services have begun to move again, operators warn that delays and cancellations will continue while engineers work to stabilise the system. Eurostar has urged passengers to avoid travelling unless essential, as many trains remain suspended or heavily delayed. LeShuttle customers are also facing long queues, with significant backlogs reported at both Folkestone and Calais. The timing has added to the frustration, hitting one of the busiest travel per...
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Trump’s Tariff Blitz: Pharmaceuticals and Chips in the Crosshairs

The Trump administration has launched investigations into imports of pharmaceuticals and semiconductors, citing national security concerns. These probes, initiated under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, aim to impose tariffs to reduce reliance on foreign production. Pharmaceuticals and semiconductors, which are largely sourced from countries like India, China, and Taiwan, are seen as critical to U.S. security. While the administration argues that tariffs will boost domestic manufacturing, critics warn of potential shortages and increased costs for consumers. 

The move follows exemptions for smartphones and computers from steep reciprocal tariffs, signaling a strategic shift in trade policy. As markets react to these developments, the global economic landscape faces uncertainty. 



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