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Trump Says EU Tariffs Will Proceed, Calls UK ‘Out of Line’ but Open to a Deal

Trump has insisted that EU tariffs will go ahead, criticises the UK as “out of line,” but remains open to negotiating a deal.

Donald Trump has confirmed that US tariffs on imports from the European Union “will definitely happen,” following similar measures imposed on Canada, Mexico, and China.

Speaking on trade relations, Trump did not rule out extending tariffs to UK goods, stating that the country is “out of line.” However, he indicated a willingness to resolve the matter, saying the situation “can be worked out” with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, whom he described as having “been very nice.”

The US is set to impose 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, alongside a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, starting Tuesday. Trump stated that he would speak with the leaders of Mexico and Canada on Monday ahead of the tariffs taking effect.

In response, Canada and Mexico are preparing to impose retaliatory tariffs, while China has announced plans to implement “corresponding countermeasures” and intends to file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization.

The impact of Trump’s tariff policies has already been felt in global markets. Asian markets, the first to open since his weekend announcements, have tumbled significantly, reflecting growing investor uncertainty.

Faridah Abdulkadiri

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