Tagged this week · May 10, 2026

Donald Trump

A UK-vs-US comparison desk for how British and American outlets framed this subject across the current week.

UK

UK outlets were fairly neutral on donald trump this week. Coverage clustered around uk politics and brexit, with Guardian Business, BBC carrying most of the volume.

US

US outlets were fairly neutral on donald trump this week. Coverage clustered around us politics and business, with Washington Post, NY Times carrying most of the volume.

Charts

How the split moved this week.

UK and US tone on Donald Trump diverged this week.
Average sentiment by day across the tracked coverage window.
Look for: where one side turns darker while the other stays flat.
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun UK US
Tagtaly · 3 UK and 8 US sources · last 7 days
Coverage volume did not rise at the same pace on both sides.
Daily article counts for the same subject across the UK and US desk.
Look for: which market picked the story up harder and held it longer.
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun UK US
Tagtaly · 58 tagged stories · last 7 days
Headlines

Top 10 UK and US headlines.

UK headlines
Trump says Russia and Ukraine to observe three-day ceasefire
BBC
ABC lawyers accuse Trump’s FCC of punishing network for political reasons
Guardian Business
Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans
BBC
Trump walks back threat to rip up part of EU trade deal but tells bloc to ratify by 4 July
Guardian Business
Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait
BBC Business
Trump gives EU ultimatum deadline to approve trade deal with US
BBC Business
Whirlpool warns of ‘recession-level’ slump as Iran war and tariff ruling hit sales
Guardian Business
Senate Democrats press top media regulator Brendan Carr to back off ABC
Guardian Business
Diesel prices squeeze US farmers ‘barely getting by’ amid tariffs and drought
Guardian Business
Fertiliser shortages to have dramatic effect on food prices, says Duke of Westminster’s firm
Guardian Business
US headlines
The 2024 presidential alternative many voters will want
CNN
China’s Exports and Imports Set Records in April Amid High Energy Costs
NY Times
Why the Trump-Xi Summit Matters, Even if Little Seems to Come of It
NY Times
Republicans Are Building an Advantage in Redistricting. How Much?
NY Times
ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speech
NPR
Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire
NPR
Trump Administration Wants to Strip 12 Immigrants of U.S. Citizenship
NY Times
Trump Gave Out a No-Bid Contract to Turn D.C.’s Reflecting Pool Blue
NY Times
White House prepares to replace FDA leader Marty Makary amid agency turmoil
Washington Post
Trump Plans to Fire F.D.A. Commissioner Marty Makary
NY Times
Outlets

Who drove the coverage.

UK outlets
Guardian Business · 6BBC · 2BBC Business · 2
US outlets
Washington Post · 14NY Times · 11NY Times Business · 9CNBC · 6NPR · 3NPR Business · 3
Tracked stories

Recent source list.

The 2024 presidential alternative many voters will want
US · CNN · 10 May 2026
China’s Exports and Imports Set Records in April Amid High Energy Costs
US · NY Times · 09 May 2026
Why the Trump-Xi Summit Matters, Even if Little Seems to Come of It
US · NY Times · 09 May 2026
Republicans Are Building an Advantage in Redistricting. How Much?
US · NY Times · 09 May 2026
ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speech
US · NPR · 09 May 2026
Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a 3-day ceasefire
US · NPR · 09 May 2026
Trump Administration Wants to Strip 12 Immigrants of U.S. Citizenship
US · NY Times · 08 May 2026
Trump Gave Out a No-Bid Contract to Turn D.C.’s Reflecting Pool Blue
US · NY Times · 08 May 2026
White House prepares to replace FDA leader Marty Makary amid agency turmoil
US · Washington Post · 08 May 2026
Trump Plans to Fire F.D.A. Commissioner Marty Makary
US · NY Times · 08 May 2026
Alabama Asks Supreme Court to Allow it to Use New Voting Map
US · NY Times · 08 May 2026
Lawmakers May Continue to Inspect ICE Detention Centers, Appeals Court Rules
US · NY Times · 08 May 2026
Facing Pressure, Trump Officials Reject Claims They’re Softening on Immigration
US · NY Times · 08 May 2026
Proposed Rule by Postal Service Could Allow Handguns to Be Mailed
US · NY Times · 08 May 2026