Starmer warns Trump don’t start a trade was as talks held on tariffs

Starmer warns Trump don’t start a trade was as talks held on tariffs

• Starmer warns Trump ‘don’t start a trade war’ as talks held on tariffs: The Prime Minister and President have had “productive negotiations” regarding a trade deal, as the UK aims to avoid potential US tariffs. Discussions will continue on an “economic prosperity deal,” with the UK open to discussing changes to a tax on American big tech firms. The leaders plan to stay in contact as the world awaits President Trump’s expected announcement of new global trade levies.

The i newspaper this morning, 31/03/2025:

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