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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Nina Lloyd

UK ‘reserves right to respond’ to US tariffs, says Starmer

The Prime Minister said ‘all options are on the table’ (Stephanie Lecocq/PA) - (PA Wire)

The UK reserves the right to respond to American tariffs, Sir Keir Starmer has said after US President Donald Trump’s decision to slap a 25% import tax on cars.

The Prime Minister said his Government was involved in ongoing discussions with the White House aimed at “mitigating the impact” of any levies but that ultimately “our national interest has to come first”.

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