No 10 rejects David Lammy suggestion of US protectionism

No 10 rejects David Lammy suggestion of US protectionism

The foreign secretary says British people will be "very concerned" about the impact of Trump's tariffs.

No 10 rejects Lammy suggestion of US protectionism

1 hour agoShareSaveBecky MortonPolitical reporterShareSaveEPADowning Street has rejected suggestions by the foreign secretary that the latest wave of US tariffs marks the return of a new era of “protectionism”. Earlier David Lammy said the British people would be “very concerned” about the impact of President Donald Trump’s announcement, which means nearly all UK exports to the US are facing a 10% levy from Saturday.The government has said it is…

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No10 slaps down David Lammy 'protectionism' comments

Downing Street has distanced itself from comments made by the foreign secretary, who told reporters on Friday that he regrets “the return of protectionism in the United States.”  David Lammy said that Britain is “a nation that believes in open trade” and that these curbs on trade are “something we’ve not seen for nearly a century.”  “We have been absolutely clear that all options are on the table as we ensure the national interests of the Britis…