Starmer to avoid immediate counter-tariffs if Trump puts levies on UK steel

British PM has discussed the issue with president, as US trade war with Canada escalatesBusiness live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has said he will not hit back with immediate counter-tariffs when Donald Trump imposes 25% levies on all steel and aluminium imports to the US on Wednesday.The prime minister discussed the issue with Trump in a phone call on Monday and is prepared for the tariffs to be imposed at 4am UK time on 12 March. Continue reading...

Starmer to avoid immediate counter-tariffs if Trump puts levies on UK steel

British PM has discussed the issue with president, as US trade war with Canada escalates

Keir Starmer has said he will not hit back with immediate counter-tariffs when Donald Trump imposes 25% levies on all steel and aluminium imports to the US on Wednesday.

The prime minister discussed the issue with Trump in a phone call on Monday and is prepared for the tariffs to be imposed at 4am UK time on 12 March. Continue reading...