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.