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Tariffs are the last thing the UK needs, given our fragile economic position and dismal levels of business confidence.”
Roger Barker, head of policy at the Institute of Directors, said It’s clear that the UK is in a tricky position as it steers between the world’s three great economic powers – the US, the EU and China. Move closer to Brussels or Beijing, and the UK could incur Washington’s wrath. But follow America’s line, and the UK may find itself unable to do deals with Europe or China.”
We are very interlinked. We need America, and America needs us as well
she said, speaking ahead of an informal EU leader retreat in Brussels It's clear that as a strong economic area we can shape our own future and react to tariff policies ... But the perspective and the goal should be that things result in cooperation,
Everybody loses in this kind of protectionist trade war,
he told France Info radio Across-the-board tariff measures raise business costs, harm workers and consumers. Tariffs create unnecessary economic disruption and drive inflation. They are hurtful to all sides,
a Commission spokesperson said in a statement We have a fair and balanced trading relationship which benefits both sides of the Atlantic,
On Monday, a British government spokesperson said ... in comments reported by Reuters By raising military spending and ramping up liquid natural gas imports from the U.S., the EU will be able to avoid an escalating trade-war spiral with the U.S. If so, the trade tensions will restrain but not prevent a gradual firming of European growth from spring onwards after hardly any growth during the winter,
Schmieding said in emailed comments Monday The U.K. is out of line but … I think that one can be worked out. But the European Union, it’s an atrocity what they’ve done, ... So the U.K. is way out of line … but European Union is really out of line.”
Trump said ... then added The U.S. is an indispensable ally and one of our closest trading partners,
Trump will now also realise that the tariffs he is imposing will not have to be paid by those who import into America. Instead, they will have to be paid for by consumers in America."
Conservative opposition leader and chancellor hopeful Friedrich Merz said The key is to make our economy stronger,
The most important issue that we all need to understand is that Russia is a threat, a real threat, this is not an opinion this is a fact,
I think tariffs are always bad. Tariffs are bad for trade. Tariffs are bad for the United States
We’re certainly not looking to escalate, but we will stand up for Canada,
Trudeau said late Saturday Now is the time to chose products made right here in Canada, ... Check the labels. Let’s do our part. Wherever we can, choose Canada.”
Trudeau posted Sunday on X I don't expect a specific discussion on tariffs but the issue is likely to be raised by some leaders,
the official told CNBC Sunday Tariffs have never been a good idea to resolve trade policy conflicts,
Chairman of the German Christian Democratic Union Friedrich Merz said, warning of backlash in the US as rising import costs would fuel inflation and hit American consumers directly The way tariffs work has groups that represent American businesses fearing cost increases that would have consumers paying the price,
the New York Times reported It will definitely happen with the European Union, I can tell you that, because they've really taken advantage of us and, you know, we have [an] over $300 billion deficit. ... I wouldn't say there's a timeline but it's going to be pretty soon."
Speaking to reporters, Trump said
