Despite a seemingly cordial meeting between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Trump, Britain found itself subjected to a uniform 10% tariff, part of Trump's broader trade measures impacting the EU and other nations. Starmer's aides highlighted the tariff differential as a safeguarding factor for British jobs, interpreting it as a win for their diplomatic approach. However, experts expressed concerns regarding Britain's reliance on future trade agreements to offset these tariffs and warned against entering direct confrontations with the U.S. while exploring ongoing trade negotiations.
After a positive meeting, UK Prime Minister Starmer still faced a 10% tariff from Trump, similar to EU tariffs, stirring mixed reactions about British job protection.
Starmer's aides viewed the tariff difference as a vindication of their approach, yet it highlighted Britain's precarious post-Brexit trade status amidst broader tariffs.
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