Donald Trump has threatened to widen the scope of his trade tariffs, repeating his warning that the European Union – and potentially the UK – will face levies, even as he conceded that Americans could bear some of the economic brunt of a nascent global trade war.
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Trump said on Sunday night that new tariffs on the EU will ‘definitely happen’, but he appeared to take a softer line on the UK, citing a good relationship with Keir Starmer while saying tariffs still ‘might happen’
Trump says EU tariffs will ‘definitely happen’ as Mexico, Canada and China retaliate ► https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/02/trump-tariffs-mexico-canada-china-retaliation
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