The article discusses the critical trade implications for the UK given Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum. While the EU has responded with its own tariffs, the UK takes a more cautious approach, hoping for exemption negotiations. This situation fuels a heated debate among the British public regarding the pros and cons of Brexit. Opinions are divided; some believe that independence allows for more flexible trade strategies, while others fear that it may make the UK more vulnerable in global negotiations, especially against titans like the US and China.
The question remains: are we better or worse off outside the EU as the UK faces Donald Trump’s looming tariffs on steel and aluminium.
While the EU has retaliated against US tariffs, the UK is taking a wait-and-see approach, hoping to negotiate exemptions rather than immediate retaliation.
Opinion is split among readers on whether Brexit enables the UK to act independently or if it limits its capacity to confront global superpowers.
83% of Independent readers believe that Britain's exit from the EU has implications for its relative strength in global trade.
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