Senior UK and European Union diplomats are advising Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resist firmly against US President Donald Trump if he imposes tariffs on UK exports, fearing a global trade war and disastrous effects on the UK economy. Concerns have arisen over Trump’s plans for 25 percent tariffs on imports of cars, steel, and aluminum, as well as reciprocal tariffs on countries applying VAT. Officials urge Starmer to act in the national interest, be pragmatic, and consider a broader US-UK trade deal while facing pressure to not appease Trump and address economic concerns among UK voters.
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