UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer communicated with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, stressing that the response to trade challenges will be aligned with the UK’s national interests. They highlighted the negative impacts of a trade war and agreed to maintain strong relationships for mutual security. Starmer plans further discussions with global counterparts while avoiding direct criticism of the US to facilitate trade agreements. The government is preparing potential countermeasures and consulting with businesses about impacts on the UK economy.
The UK's response will be guided by national interest, emphasizing strong relationships and dialogue with like-minded countries to ensure economic stability.
The government is consulting with businesses to understand how any countermeasures could impact them, with a list of products drawn for potential retaliation.
Chancellor emphasizes the importance of representing British interests in discussions with the US to avoid tariffs on UK exports.
Liberal Democrats criticize government’s approach to the US, claiming that appeasement is ineffective and urging for a coordinated response with allies.
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