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3. UK draws up list of US products it could hit with tariffs

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Fri Apr 4, 2025, 12:03 PM

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The UK government is drawing up a list of US products it could hit with retaliatory tariffs after President Donald Trump announced a wave of new import taxes.

This is a toughening of the government's stance as ministers seek to finalise a trade deal with the US.

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says he is consulting UK firms about the likely impact of the 10% tariffs being imposed on nearly all UK exports to the US and which products should be on the list.

If UK negotiators can not agree a deal to reduce the 10% tariff by 1 May, the business secretary told MPs the government could impose retaliatory tariffs on US imports ...

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy09e3nwr3o

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