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Will the UK retaliate if hit by Trump tariffs?

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The United Kingdom may face tough decisions on whether to retaliate against potential US tariffs under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration.

Jonathan Reynolds, the UK’s business and trade minister, stated in an interview with the Financial Times that Britain would “think very carefully” before adopting retaliatory measures if Trump imposes fresh tariffs.

Trump’s tariff plan raises concerns

Trump, who will return to the White House in January, has proposed blanket tariffs of 10% to 20% on nearly all imports.

Countries like Canada, Mexico, and China have already been named as targets.

While the UK is not explicitly on the list, the possibility of being impacted has sparked concern.

“In this country, there’s no political constituency for protectionism,” Reynolds noted, emphasizing that Britain prefers open markets and free trade.

He added that while retaliation is an option, the government is wary of measures that could raise the cost of goods and food for consumers.

Reynolds expressed hope that the UK’s balanced trade relationship with the US might shield it from aggressive tariff measures.

However, he acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding the incoming administration’s trade policies and the potential for a shift in priorities.

Free trade agreement unlikely

The minister downplayed the likelihood of a traditional free trade agreement between the two nations, citing differences in food standards as a significant hurdle.

“Our food standards will remain an obstacle,” he stated, signaling limited room for compromise on the issue.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves previously stressed the importance of free trade, vowing to make “strong representations” to Trump’s administration.

She highlighted the mutual benefits of open markets and the risks of protectionist policies.

Tariffs and inflation: a question mark

Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene weighed in on the potential economic impact of US tariffs.

She remarked on Thursday that it remains unclear whether Trump’s tariff proposals would push British inflation higher or lower, adding another layer of complexity to the situation.

“None of us know exactly what those tariffs might look like. We can’t even work out which direction tariffs would push inflation, in particular in the UK and also in the euro zone to some degree,” Greene said at a panel discussion hosted by the Financial Times.

UK consumer price inflation stood at 2.3% in October, with the Bank of England projecting it to approach 3% next year.

This increase is driven by several factors, including the diminishing effect of last year’s energy price declines and the front-loaded stimulus in the recent budget.

As Trump prepares to take office, Britain must navigate a delicate balance between safeguarding its trade interests and maintaining consumer affordability.

The prospect of tariffs looms large, but the UK appears committed to keeping its options open, prioritizing diplomacy over immediate retaliation.

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