Category: European Union

UK takes first step towards possible retaliation against US tariffs

Jonathan Reynolds tells MPs he is keeping ‘all options on the table’ after Trump’s announcement of import taxes on British goodsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK has launched a formal process to...

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Spain proposes €14.1bn package to support economy as trade commissioner says EU won’t ‘stand idly by’ on US tariffs – Europe live

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez calls tariffs ‘return to 19th-century protectionism’ as EU’s Maroš Šefčovič says he will speak to US counterpartsWhat are tariffs and why do they...

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UK ministers will respond to US tariffs with ‘calm heads’, Starmer tells business chiefs

Prime minister says tariffs will be ‘a challenge’ but UK is better placed with 10% rate than EU at 20%Business live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has told heads of business in Downing Street that “clearly...

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Trump hits UK with 10% tariffs as he ignites global trade war

Britain wins relatively favourable treatment as president accuses trading partners of looting and pillaging USUS politics – latest updatesDonald Trump hit the UK with tariffs of 10% on exports to the US as he ignited a...

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Large majority of Europeans support retaliatory tariffs against US, poll finds

Survey shows between 56% and 79% across seven countries in favour if Trump introduces ‘Liberation Day’ leviesA large majority of western Europeans support retaliatory tariffs against the US, a survey has shown, if...

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Keir Starmer urged to get tough with Trump as US tariff threat looms

PM told to be as robust as Canada with the US president as the UK stages last-ditch talks to strike trade dealKeir Starmer should fight back strongly against Donald Trump if he imposes punitive tariffs on British exports, senior...

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