Paul Ashworth
Paul Ashworth is the chief UK economist for Capital Economics, providing analysis on economic trends and policies. He has commented on the recent announcements regarding tariffs, discussing how the introduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) in US trade policy could significantly affect British exporters.
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Paul Ashworth and Stephen Brown, economists at Capital Economics, wrote that potential refunds from the U.S. Treasury could amount to US$120-billion.
What happens to the billions of dollars in tariffs the U.S. collected?
Canada· 2026-02-21
Paul Ashworth, chief North America economist at Capital Economics, discussed the U.S. economy's growth.
Canada’s economy to end year on weak footing after tariff turmoilCanada· 2025-12-23
Paul Ashworth, from Capital Economics, said the ruling 'will obviously throw into disarray the Trump administration's push to quickly seal trade 'deals' during the 90-day pause from tariffs'.
Tariffs prompt record plunge in US imports, cutting trade deficit
United Kingdom· 2025-06-05
Paul Ashworth, from Capital Economics, said the ruling will obviously throw into disarray the Trump administration's push to quickly seal trade 'deals'.
What happens when a high-tech project fails?United Kingdom· 2025-06-02
Paul Ashworth, from Capital Economics, said the ruling will throw into disarray the Trump administration's push to quickly seal trade deals.
Trump's tariffs 'not going away', top adviser saysUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-01
Paul Ashworth predicted the ruling would disrupt the Trump administration's trade negotiations.
EU 'strongly' regrets US plan to double steel tariffsUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-31
Paul Ashworth, from Capital Economics, said the ruling 'will obviously throw into disarray the Trump administration's push to quickly seal trade 'deals' during the 90-day pause from tariffs'.
US to doubles steel import tariffs to 50%United Kingdom· 2025-05-31
Paul Ashworth predicted that the court ruling would throw the Trump administration's trade plans into disarray.
US and China trade talks have stalled, Scott Bessent saysUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-30Paul Ashworth stated that the ruling would disrupt the Trump administration's attempts to quickly close trade deals.
Qué pasa ahora y otras 3 preguntas para entender el bloqueo de un tribunal de EE.UU. a los aranceles de Trump
Venezuela· 2025-05-29
Paul Ashworth is an economist for Capital Economics who commented on the US trade deal.
The art of dealing with Donald Trump? Don’t fight him alone | Jonathan FreedlandUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-10
Paul Ashworth estimated that the U.S. government's eagerness to announce a vague compromise reveals a desperate will to reverse tariffs.
Trump conclut avec Londres la première trêve de sa guerre commerciale mondiale
Monaco· 2025-05-09
Paul Ashworth said the announcement indicated 'rising desperation' in the White House to ease its tariffs.
How good is Trump's deal for America?United Kingdom· 2025-05-09
Paul Ashworth, chief North America economist at Capital Economics, stated, 'Overall, not as bad as feared.'
US economy shrinks as firms import more ahead of tariffsUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-30
Paul Ashworth is the chief economist at Capital Economics who predicts a shift in focus for Trump's government towards fiscal policy.
Trump volta a criticar o Fed em evento dos 100 dias de governo
Liechtenstein· 2025-04-30
Paul Ashworth, chief North America economist at Capital Economics, commented on the pressure point for Trump regarding the bond market.
Why everyone is watching them closelyUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-19
Paul Ashworth is an economist at Capital Economics who discussed the implications of Trump's tariff changes.
Tarif Trump Berubah Lagi, iPhone Batal Mahal
Indonesia· 2025-04-13
Paul Ashworth stated that he does not believe either side will back down in the coming days.
Jutarnji list - Povijesni skok na Wall Streetu, prebrisani svi gubici: 'Ovo je trenutak koji smo čekali!'; Kina uzvraća SAD-u rekordnim carinama
Croatia· 2025-04-10
Paul Ashworth stated that it was only a matter of time before Trump would 'pack it up' after the bond market began to weaken.
Sögulegar hækkanir eftir tilkynningu um tollahlé
Iceland· 2025-04-10
Paul Ashworth, chief North America economist for Capital Economics, commented on Trump's tariff decisions.
Stocks soar as US president announces tariff pauseUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-09
Paul Ashworth is the chief North America economist at Capital Economics discussing Trump's potential deals.
Notable calls: Rosenberg, BMO, RBC and others on when the market bloodbath may come to an endCanada· 2025-04-07
Paul Ashworth is a Senior Economist with Capital Economics.
‘This is how you sabotage the world’s economic engine’: What market strategists are saying as stock futures plunge on Trump’s tariffsCanada· 2025-04-03
Paul Ashworth, chief North America economist at Capital Economics, likened tariffs to a preannounced increase in consumption taxes.
The dominant economic theme of 2025: uncertaintyCanada· 2025-02-28
Paul Ashworth noted that Trump's plan could have a more detrimental impact on the US economy than his previous idea of universal tariffs.
Imposto é tarifa? Novo critério de Trump para taxação global pode afetar em cheio o Brasil; entenda
Brazil· 2025-02-15
Ashworth noted that most people would regard VAT as a non-discriminatory tax.
Trump tariff VAT threat raises prospects of hit to UKUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-14
