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What the papers say – February 3

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What the papers say (Peter Byrne/PA) - (PA Archive)

Concern over the possibility of an international trade war dominates the papers at the start of the working week.

The Telegraph reports the European Union has warned the US it is ready to retaliate against any tariffs imposed by the President, as The Guardian says Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs on three of the US’ largest trading partners.

The Financial Times says Mr Trump is facing backlash from business groups and some Republicans over the move.

Meanwhile, The Times says French President Emmanuel Macron is set to tell Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer that his appearance at an EU summit dinner shows Brexit has failed.

Struggling British businesses will suffer under plans to link Britain to the EU’s green scheme, according to the Daily Mail.

The i reports a defence review is set to recommend a UK Iron Dome to defend against possible missile attacks from Russia and other hostile states.

The Daily Express leads with actress Ruthie Henshall claiming she would rather be dead than placed in a care home.

The Sun reports an 18-year-old soldier is the youngest UK victim of the war in Ukraine.

And the Daily Mirror says more than 1,600 crimes linked to the OnlyFans adult online site have been reported to police in five years.

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