Britain is “engaging” with the United States on the detail of President Donald Trump’s steel tariffs, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s spokesman said Tuesday, in contrast to firm responses by Canada and the European Union.
“We are engaging with our US counterparts to work through the detail,” the spokesman said after Trump signed executive orders to impose 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from March 12.
“It’s obviously important that we take a considered approach to this … This government is clear that we will always work in our national interests,” he said.
“We’re resolute in our support for the (British) steel industry,” the spokesman added.
Canada, Mexico and Brazil are among the biggest steel exporters to the United States, followed by South Korea.
Britain exports about 10 percent of its steel to the US, shipping nearly £400 million ($495…
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