UK pledges resilience amid Trump's provocative tariffs
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, commenting on the tariffs imposed by the United States, said that "old assumptions no longer apply," and his government does not intend to simply "sit back and hope", reports Bloomberg.
As Bloomberg reports, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, commenting on the tariffs imposed by the United States, said that "old assumptions no longer apply," and his government does not intend to simply "sit back and hope".
The UK comments on US tariffs. "We are ready"
The agency adds that the EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maroš Šefčovič, spoke in a similar tone. He argued that he would prefer talks with the US, but "We stay in touch".
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, had a telephone conversation on Sunday with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Among other things, she criticised the tariffs introduced by Donald Trump on Wednesday and confirmed her visit to London on 24 April.
Von der Leyen also emphasised that the Union is determined to work with its partners in "responding to this new reality for the global economy." She acknowledged, however, that she is aware each partner will act according to their priorities.
"decisions we take in coming days and weeks will be guided only by our national interest" Starmer conveyed on Thursday.
We are prepared. Indeed, one of the great strengths of this nation is our ability to keep a cool head - declared the Prime Minister.
US tariffs. Trump delivered on promises
Donald Trump signed an order on Wednesday for "reciprocal tariffs" on goods imported into the USA. Rates differ depending on the country, but they are at least 10%, which is the rate set for the United Kingdom. For many other countries, the tariffs are higher - 20% for goods from EU countries, 34% for China, and 24% for Japan.
President Trump described the introduced tariffs as the "Day of Liberation" for his country. He stated that 10% is the "minimal baseline" for all countries and that the rate for the United Kingdom corresponds exactly to what, according to American administration calculations, the British impose on products from the USA. Some countries received "discounted" rates, which Trump called "courteous reciprocal" tariffs.
