Threat of Trump trade war looms over Starmer’s meeting with EU leaders

Sir Keir Starmer has said he wants a “strong trading relationship” with America, which has begun imposing tariffs on its closest trade partners (Ben Stansall/PA) - (PA Wire)

Sir Keir Starmer’s meeting with EU chiefs threatens to be overshadowed by the threat of an international trade war as countries hit by Donald Trump’s tariffs vow retaliation.

The Prime Minister will urge Europe to bear down on Vladimir Putin’s Russia when he meets the heads of the 27 EU governments on Monday, as he continues efforts to reset Britain’s relationship with the trade bloc.