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Nina Lloyd

EXPLAINED: Uk disappointed at us tariffs business secretary says | Rare Historical Photos

Donald Trump has imposed global steel and aluminium tariffs (PA) - (PA Archive)

The UK Business Secretary has described Donald Trump’s decision to impose global tariffs on steel and aluminium as “disappointing” and said “all options” are on the table to respond in the national interest.

Britain has resisted taking immediate retaliatory action against the move, while the European Union has already announced it will introduce counter-measures on American goods.

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