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Caitlin Doherty

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Government officials taking advice on economic scenarios under trump presidency - Caught on Camera

Donald Trump United Kingdom European Union Kim Darroch Economy United States

Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, arrive on Air Force One at Prestwick airport in Ayrshire during his first spell in office (Andrew Milligan/PA) - (PA Archive)

Government officials are taking advice on the possible impacts on the UK economy if Donald Trump imposes tariffs.

The president-elect has previously said that he would increase rates on goods imported into the US from around the world by 10%, rising to 60% on those which come from China.

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