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Evening Standard
David Hughes

Trump tariffs an early challenge for new ambassador Mandelson

The UK’s new ambassador to Washington, Lord Mandelson, said people must respect US President Donald Trump’s ‘strong and clear mandate’ (Danny Lawson/PA) - (PA Wire)

British steel exports to the US will be hit with 25% tariffs under Donald Trump’s plans as the UK’s new ambassador to Washington, Lord Mandelson, said people must respect the president’s “strong and clear mandate”.

The president’s executive order removes exemptions for the UK and other countries, meaning steel and aluminium exports to the US will be hit by tariffs from March 12.

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