Trump win is dark day for mankind, says Lib Dem leader Ed Davey

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey warned that Donald Trump’s victory is a dark day for mankind, urging the UK to repair its post-Brexit relationship with the EU to protect against the impact of a “dangerous, destructive demagogue” leading the world’s largest economy. While Sir Keir Starmer congratulated Trump and emphasized the continued prosperity of the UK-US special relationship, concerns arise over potential trade wars and economic growth halting tariffs imposed by the US president-elect. With Trump’s threat of tariffs on all imports, experts predict significant economic repercussions and heightened tensions in global trade relations.

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