UK will not rush to respond to Trump's 'sledgehammer to free trade'

NAMPA / DPA
2025-02-11
London (PA Media/dpa) - Donald Trump's decision to slap tariffs on imports of steel from the UK will not trigger a "knee-jerk" response from the British government despite warnings about the devastating impact on the industry. Trade Minister Douglas Alexander said the UK government would adopt a "cool and clear-headed" approach rather than rushing into retaliatory measures. The steel industry body said Trump's announcement had taken a "sledgehamm......
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