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UK Government Reacts to US Tariffs as Global Trade Landscape Shifts

UK officials express concerns over new US tariffs, signaling challenges for trade relationships and economic strategies moving forward.

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  2. Treasury minister Darren Jones says globalisation era over after Trump tariffs

    Some analysts fear a global recession following Trump's so-called Liberation Day, when he announced sweeping import taxes, sparking retaliatory action from countries including China and Canada.

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Updated: Apr 6th, 2025, 12:08 PM ET

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Treasury Minister Darren Jones discuss the impact of new US tariffs under Donald Trump's administration, highlighting a shift in global trade dynamics. Starmer warns that nobody wins in a trade war, while Jones reflects on the end of traditional globalization. The UK is exploring countermeasures and potential trade deals, with both political leaders emphasizing the need to protect national interests and the economy amid evolving international relations.

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  • UK officials acknowledge the end of globalization and the need for the UK to adapt to new economic realities and trade relationships.

  • The UK government is pursuing a trade deal with the US, emphasizing diplomacy and avoiding retaliatory tariffs, despite rising concerns about global impacts.

  • Prime Minister Starmer and Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones express concerns over the economic consequences of the new US tariffs, asserting that 'nobody wins from a trade war'.

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