UK doesn't rule out retaliation as Trump's 25% metal tariffs fuel trade tensions
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The UK government is contemplating the imposition of tariffs on the United States following President Trump's recent decision to impose a 25 percent duty on steel and aluminum imports. Exchequer Secretary James Murray indicated that all options remain on the table, although the UK is currently focusing on negotiations for a UK-US economic agreement rather than immediate retaliation. Meanwhile, the EU has announced a substantial package of countermeasures in response to US tariffs, while market confidence continues to waver due to broader trade tensions with Canada.
The British government is considering tariffs against the US due to President Trump's new duties on steel and aluminum, signaling a potential trade dispute.
While the EU prepares countermeasures totaling €26 billion, the UK is choosing negotiation over immediate retaliation, emphasizing the need to protect British industry.
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