White House signals UK will be spared 50% steel and aluminium tariffs
Donald Trump decides to ‘provide different treatment’ after trade deal but UK could still face 50% rate if pact faltersThe White House has signalled that the UK will be spared the 50% steel and aluminium tariffs that came into effect on Wednesday, triggering relief among British steelmakers.In a statement, the US president, Donald Trump, said he had decided to “provide different treatment” to the UK after a deal that was struck between Washington and London last month – but is yet to be signed. The executive order signed by Trump on Tuesday evening will still raise import taxes for US companies buying from other countries. Continue reading...

Donald Trump decides to ‘provide different treatment’ after trade deal but UK could still face 50% rate if pact falters
The White House has signalled that the UK will be spared the 50% steel and aluminium tariffs that came into effect on Wednesday, triggering relief among British steelmakers.
In a statement, the US president, Donald Trump, said he had decided to “provide different treatment” to the UK after a deal that was struck between Washington and London last month – but is yet to be signed. The executive order signed by Trump on Tuesday evening will still raise import taxes for US companies buying from other countries. Continue reading...