Donald Trump announces 10% tariffs on UK imports
- Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff on all UK imports, with a 25% tariff on foreign-made automobiles, starting at midnight.
- The UK government, represented by Downing Street, stated they will continue negotiating to address the tariffs.
- Rain Newton-Smith from the Confederation of British Industry warned that there are 'no winners in a trade war.'
- Chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasized that even a trade deal with the US may not shield the UK from tariff impacts.
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UK threatens 8,000 US products including toilet seats with tariffs
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Trump’s 10% Tariff a ‘Bump in the Road’ for UK, Lord Mayor Says
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U.S. customs duties: United Kingdom escapes the worst
For the British government, which is better off than its European neighbours after Donald Trump's announcements on Wednesday, April 2, the slogan is to "keep a cold head", at least the time to negotiate a favor with Washington.
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