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Evening Standard
Nina Lloyd

Government seeking ‘best deal possible’ for UK firms over US tariffs – minister

High-level talks are ongoing after Donald Trump’s announcement of 15% global tariffs and the Government wants “the best possible deal” for UK firms, a Cabinet minister has said.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson admitted businesses face “uncertainty” after the move but insisted Britain expects its “preferential” trade arrangements with the US to continue.

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