Government resists calls for ‘buy British’ campaign amid Trump tariffs
- MPs have criticized Rachel Reeves for rejecting calls for a 'buy British' campaign amid tariffs from US President Donald Trump, which include a 10% levy on British imports into the US.
- The tariffs from Trump are exacerbating a global trade war, causing financial market chaos and raising concerns about their effect on British citizens and businesses.
- Chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasized the need for the UK to avoid becoming 'inward looking' and stated the importance of access to global markets for British workers and businesses.
- Liberal Democrat MP Daisy Cooper argued that the Chancellor's comments disregard the struggles of businesses affected by Trump's trade war.
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Government resists calls for ‘buy British’ campaign amid Trump tariffs
Rachel Reeves warned against the UK becoming ‘inward looking’ as she faced calls in the Commons to encourage the public to buy more British goods.
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