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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Pippa Crerar Political editor

Trump hits UK with 10% tariffs as he ignites global trade war

Keir Starmer and Donald Trump.
Keir Starmer with Donald Trump in February. The prime minister has ruled out a kneejerk response to the US tariffs. Photograph: Carl Court/Reuters

Donald Trump has hit the UK with tariffs of 10% on exports to the US as he ignited a global trade war that could wipe billions off economic growth.

The US president accused other nations, including allies, of “looting, pillaging, raping and plundering” the US, as he announced tariffs on economic rivals including 20% on the EU and 34% on China as part of what he dubbed “liberation day”.

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