Donald Trump announced a series of tariffs affecting the UK and other nations, claiming that the UK is satisfied with the measures. However, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy voiced regret over the shift back to protectionism, which he believes could negatively impact British citizens’ finances. Lammy emphasized the UK's commitment to open trade and hinted at ongoing discussions to forge a trade agreement with the US. Trump, maintaining his stance, asserted that the Labour leader, Keir Starmer, was pleased with the tariff treatment.
We are a nation that believes in open trade, and I regret the return to protectionism in the United States, something that we've not seen for nearly a century.
At this time, we are engaged in discussions with the United States to strike an economic agreement and an economic deal.
We will put their national interest first, and it's in their national interests to be negotiating with the United States an economic agreement at this time.
Onboard Air Force One, Trump insisted that Keir Starmer was very happy about Britain's tariff treatment.
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