Government 'doesn't think' Donald Trump will impose trade tariffs on UK - but is 'prepared for all scenarios'
- The government believes that Donald Trump will not impose trade tariffs on the UK, but is prepared for all scenarios, according to a cabinet minister.
- Trump has threatened tariffs on imports into the United States, targeting countries like Canada, Mexico, and China, as he begins his second term in office.
- The Chief Secretary to the Treasury stated that Trump's presidency could bring positive opportunities for the UK despite concerns over tariffs.
- Labour's Shadow Foreign Secretary urged the government to pursue a free trade deal with the US and avoid discussions about tariffs.
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Government 'doesn't think' Donald Trump will impose trade tariffs on UK - but is 'prepared for all scenarios' | Politics News | Tech, Entertainment, Sport, Fashion, Travel News
The government doesn’t think Donald Trump will impose trade tariffs on the UK, but is “prepared for all scenarios”, a cabinet minister has said. Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the Treasury, told Sky News’ Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips that the former president’s return to the White House “could be an enormously positive thing […]
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