Sir Keir Starmer has not ruled out countermeasures in response to the 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports imposed by President Trump. Speaking at prime minister’s questions, Starmer said he was “disappointed” by the move but would take a “pragmatic approach” to the White House. MPs told him he should be “more robust” with the president “like the Europeans and like the Canadians”. Starmer said the UK was “negotiating an economic deal which covers and will include tariffs if we succeed’. He added: “But we will keep all options on the table.”James Murray, the exchequer secretary to the Treasury, earlier told Times Radio that ministers must

Source: The Times March 12, 2025 10:54 UTC