UK steel industry body says Trump tariffs would be 'devastating blow'

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2025-02-10

London (PA Media/dpa) - A UK steel industry body has urged British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to act to protect it from US President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs, warning that such a move would be a "devastating blow." Trump said he plans to impose 25% tariffs on "any steel coming into the United States," adding that aluminium will also be subject to additional duties. The UK government is waiting to see details of Trump's policy, but the s......

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