Trump tariffs live updates: UK must 'prepare for the worst' as world braces for major economic shock
By JAMIE BULLEN
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The UK must 'prepare for the worst' as Donald Trump announces sweeping tariffs on U.S imports which threaten to trigger shockwaves in economies across the world.
The Government is pursuing a deal that provide some protection from the levy but Keir Starmer has conceded is is likely UK exports will be slapped with new taxes.
Today, Sir Keir will face MPs at Prime Minister’s Questions while the Commons Treasury Committee will grill Chancellor Rachel Reeves on last week’s Spring Statement on what the tariffs will mean for her economic strategy.
Speaking yesterday, Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the nation must 'prepare for the worst' as 'intense conversations' continue on a possible economic agreement between the UK and U.S.
Live updates below
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