84 m. ago UK politics latest: Starmer and Trump hold ‘productive’ call but Britain still ‘expects US tariffs this week’

Mr Trump is set to slap a general 20 per cent tax on UK products as part of a raft of US tariffs on Wednesday

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40 h. ago Italian PM calls for ‘reasoned’ approach to escalating tariff war between EU and US

Giorgia Meloni says it is her responsibility to defend transatlantic unity in face of looming US levies Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has called for a “reasoned” approach to an escalating tariff war between the EU and the US and repeated the importance of transatlantic unity.The US president, Donald Trump, has announced sweeping tariffs on his country’s allies and adversaries, including a 25% levy on car imports starting next week, and a 200% tariff on champagne, wine and other alcoholic drinks from the EU. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago Britain's hopes of a deal to avoid US tariffs are fading as President Trump's 'liberation day' looms

The UK has been working hard to secure an exemption from any tariffs, but Government sources are losing faith that an agreement will be reached before April 2 - when the levies will be imposed.

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62 h. ago From repairs to insurance, Trump's auto tariffs could make owning a car more expensive

Even if you’re not in the market for a new car, U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on auto imports could make owning one more expensive

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64 h. ago Keir Starmer warns Donald Trump that Britain could yet hit back against US tariffs as PM says 'all options are on the table' with Labour continuing frantic talks to escape trade levies

The Prime Minister said the UK reserves the right to respond to American trade levies, after the US President slapped a 25 per cent import tax on cars.

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3 d. ago US allies worldwide decry Trump’s car tariffs and threaten retaliation

Friendly countries around the globe join China in insisting import taxes are harmful to all, including WashingtonGovernments from Tokyo to Berlin and Ottawa to Paris have voiced sharp criticism of Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on car imports, with several of the US’s staunchest long-term allies threatening retaliatory action.Trump announced on Wednesday that he would impose a 25% tariff on cars and car parts shipped to the US from 3 April in a move experts have predicted is likely to depress production, drive up prices and fuel a global trade war. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Rachel Reeves issues response after UK hit by more US tariffs by Donald Trump

Earlier this week, the US President introduced 25% tariffs on car imports to the US.

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4 d. ago Trump tariffs: Britain scrambling to strike last minute deal to avoid 25% levies on car imports to US

The US president’s tariff on cars move came only hours after Britain’s budget watchdog warned the levies could force Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise taxes or cut spending

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4 d. ago Trump tariffs: Reeves says UK isn't planning to retaliate 'at the moment' after US President slaps 25% levies on car imports

The move came only hours after Britain’s budget watchdog warned Trump’s threatened tariffs on the UK could force Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise taxes or cut spending

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4 d. ago UK having ‘extensive’ talks with US on car import tariffs, Rachel Reeves says

A 25% tariff on vehicles imported to the US will come into effect on April 2.

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4 d. ago Donald Trump imposes 25% tariffs on car imports dealing new blow to UK and global economy

The move came only hours after Britain’s budget watchdog warned Trump’s threatened tariffs on the UK could force Chancellor Rachel Reeves to raise taxes or cut spending

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4 d. ago Donald Trump imposes 25% tariffs on vehicle imports in 'concerning' blow to UK car trade

Donald Trump's move is likely to put a financial squeeze on automakers which depend on global supply chains - so much so British jobs are "clearly now at real risk"

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4 d. ago UK car industry hits out at Trump’s ‘disappointing’ tariffs on imported vehicles

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, which represents the British car industry, urged the US and UK governments to strike a deal.

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2 w. ago Voices: Tariffs, Trump, and trade: Independent readers give their verdict

Brexit has given the UK the freedom to negotiate its own trade deals, but as Trump’s tariffs hit British exports, the question remains: is Britain stronger alone or weaker without the EU’s collective bargaining power?

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2 w. ago Voices: How should Britain respond to Trump tariff war? Join The Independent Debate

The UK faces a tough Brexit reality – should it retaliate against Trump’s tariffs like the EU, or does its post-Brexit strategy require a more cautious, diplomatic approach?

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2 w. ago Voices: Jaw v war: How Starmer can fight Trump’s tariffs – and not take a beating

The EU has retaliated over US tariffs on steel and aluminium – but should the prime minister follow suit, asks Sean O’Grady

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2 w. ago Britain 'rapidly' negotiating US trade deal after Donald Trump steel tariffs blow

The Government has hit out at US tariffs imposed by Trump, but ministers say the UK will ‘not retaliate immediately’

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2 w. ago Now Trump targets Britain and EU with tariffs in transatlantic trade war: Starmer's pleas to spare UK fail as Europe hits back

Donald Trump has pushed ahead with the 25 per cent levy on steel and aluminium imports despite desperate pleas for an exemption.

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2 w. ago Britain ‘won’t hesitate to respond’ to Trump steel tariffs, business secretary warns

Jonathan Reynolds says UK ‘rapidly negotiating’ agreement with Washington in bid to avoid growing trade war

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2 w. ago Starmer's plea for Trump to spare Britain from 25% steel tariffs FAILS as industry warns of huge hit

Britain has resisted imposing immediate retaliatory action against the move, while the European Union has already announced it will introduce counter-measures.

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