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David Hughes

Minister due to face MPs after Trump tariffs unveiled

President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order (Evan Vucci/AP) - (AP)

The Prime Minister is set to speak to business leaders while the Trade Secretary will look to calm markets on Thursday after Donald Trump slapped a 10% tariff on US imports of UK goods.

Jonathan Reynolds is due to address MPs on Thursday morning after Mr Trump confirmed sweeping import levies on countries across the world, hailing America’s “declaration of economic independence”.

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