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Despite Tariff Turmoil, Barclays Profit Climbs 23% on Strong Trading Performance

Barclays has posted an impressive 23 percent jump in profit, defying global trade uncertainty and rising political tensions over tariffs. Despite tariff turmoil stirred by recent U.S. policy changes, the bank reported a first-half profit of £5.2 billion, reflecting strong trading activity and resilience in volatile markets. But how did Barclays manage this? Barclays Profit…