Britain is preparing for Donald Trump’s trade tariffs this week, but 10 No.10 did not decide to bring retaliation measures.
The US President wants to announce a large import tax list on Wednesday, a day when America calls “salvation day ..
Despite the government’s efforts to secure British exemption through a trade agreement, the prime minister spokesman has now confirmed that Britain is expected to be included in the dramatic measures of this week.
Trump’s decision to put tariffs in aluminum, steel and vehicles.
Speaking to journalists today, Downing Street said that Britain was actively prepared in front of the expected announcements of President Trump this week and we expect Britain to be affected by other countries ”.
Discussions for the UK-USA Economic Trade Agreement are still in progress, but according to Keir Starmer’s spokesman, they will continue beyond Wednesday ”.
The authority added that the UK will “take a calm and pragmatic approach in our response”.
“As long as there is a chance to make an agreement with the US, we will continue these talks. This is the right thing to do,” he said.
Downing Street also refused to tell if there was a response to tariffs this week, saying that Britain has not yet seen the details of the United States.
The spokesman continued: “We were clear that a trade war with the US was not in national interests, but when we see the details, we will reserve the right to respond to protecting the British industry.
“And in the meantime, we will continue these constructive controversy to accept the UK-US economic agreement.”
The chancellor Rachel Reeves was warned by the Budget Responsibility Office that if Trump continues his plans, all the spare money he hoped to save in public chests would be deleted.
He asked if the government would have a new budget in response to any Trump tariffs, “Obviously we will always take an approach to the British economy.
“We will make an update in autumn and Obr [Office for Budget Responsibility] It will update forecasts at this point. “
Ed Davey, the leader of the liberal democrats, called on Trump to be “difficult ..
Trump proposed to bring tariffs to Tesla vehicles, the company owned by Elon Musk, the right -hand man and informal consultant.
Davey said: “Inside [Trump’s book] The art of the agreement will walk everywhere, whether the other man looks helpless or weak. If you are dealing with Donald Trump, you should notice who you are dealing with.
“He is not an ordinary American president, where we can be friends and trust with many American presidents, all political parties, republicans and democrats.
“He is not such a person. I think we must be difficult with him.”
He added that Trump is not a “reliable man for trade agreements”.
Speaking at the launch event of a local election campaign, he said, “If we make an agreement with Trump, good, good. Do you believe that you should ask yourself, do you believe it will depend on it?
“He is not a reliable ally. Evidence has been overwhelming. When he was the last president, he signed an agreement with Canada and about it.
