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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maryam Zakir-Hussain

How will Trump’s tariffs affect the UK economy?

Donald Trump’s 10 per cent tariffs on the UK could have a damaging impact on Britain’s economy and potentially tip it into recession, economists believe.

The US president threatened to increase the tariff to 25 per cent from 1 June, until a deal is reached to buy Greenland from Denmark. It applies to the UK, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Finland. The countries released a statement underlining their solidarity with Denmark.

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