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"Our simulations show that trade policy uncertainty has a significant dampening effect on trade flows, reducing exports and weakening economic activity," he added.

Meanwhile, dampening down work is continuing after a large grass fire in Cumbernauld in Lanarkshire, which has been burning since Thursday night.

China announced that it would cut the number of American-made films shown in its cinemas, and claimed the tariff dispute has dampened audience appetite for Hollywood.

Bass has already raised nearly $1.4 million for her reelection, but there are questions about whether muted enthusiasm might dampen high-dollar giving this time around.

Chief Fire Officer Aidan Jennings said the conditions had been very difficult, with high winds complicating efforts to dampen the blaze.