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Fri, 22 May 2026

Fri, 22 May 2026 Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows

The BBC's Michelle Fleury looks at trades disclosed by the president.

* Trades include shares in top US companies, with no input from the president or his family.
* A Trump Organization spokesperson claims they receive no advance notice of trading activity and have no role in investment decisions.
* Resale prices for luxury watches have skyrocketed to up to £16,000 from their original price of £335.
* Oil and gas prices could lead to increased living costs, affecting fuel, mortgages, and other household expenses.
* Bank governor criticizes emails between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein during the financial crisis.
* UK maintains food standards despite US trade talks, locking out certain types of American beef and chicken.
* S&P 500 index sees biggest one-day rally since 2008 after days of turmoil sparked by tariffs.
* Prime minister warns against a trade war with the US, saying it's not in the UK's national interest.
* Import taxes could have far-reaching consequences for the US and countries around the world.