内容摘要：Trump's tariff policies have upended global trade and cracks have formed - or widened - among relationships between the US and other countries, including some of its closest partners.

Trump's tariff policies have upended global trade and cracks have formed - or widened - among relationships between the US and other countries, including some of its closest partners.

Jessica Morgan-Helliwell admits she would rather meet her mates for a pastry than a pint.The 26-year-old is part of a growing number of people flocking to craft or artisan bakeries in pursuit of a flaky croissant.

"I do find myself these days more inclined to go for a coffee and a nice walk than going out and feeling a bit hungover the next day. I could be a pastry pilgrim," she said.Jessica and her mum, Louise, from Swansea, think nothing of travelling across the UK and beyond in pursuit of delicious bakes, photos and videos of which they then share online with their followers.Data suggests they are not alone in their passion for patisserie.

The UK's bakery market is one of the largest in the food industry, worth £5.74bn, according to the Federation of Bakers.Open University research suggests the number of

, with nearly one in five founded since 2020.

The mother and daughter's love of socialising over pastries and breads runs in the family.Trump had been using his tariffs as negotiating leverage in talks with countries hit by his 2 April tariffs.

Some analysts believe this trade court ruling will mean countries will now be less likely to rush to secure deals with the US.The European Union (EU)

with the White House last weekend after Trump threatened to increase the tariff on the bloc to 50% under IEEPA.The EU - and others, such as Japan and Australia - might now judge it would be more prudent to wait to see what happens to the White House's appeal against the trade court ruling before making any trade concessions to the US to secure a deal.