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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
David Hughes

UK will not rush to respond as Trump tariffs take ‘sledgehammer to free trade’

Donald Trump is slapping a 25% tariff on imports of steel from the UK (PA) - (PA Wire)

Donald Trump’s decision to slap tariffs on imports of steel from the UK will not trigger a “knee-jerk” response from the Government despite warnings about the devastating impact on the industry.

Trade minister Douglas Alexander said the Government would adopt a “cool and clearheaded” approach rather than rushing into retaliatory measures.

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