British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has admitted that the newly imposed U.S. tariffs will have economic consequences for the United Kingdom but assured that his government will handle the situation with “cool and calm heads.”
Speaking on the matter, Starmer acknowledged the potential financial strain the tariffs could place on the UK economy but emphasized that his administration remains committed to managing the impact effectively.
The statement comes after President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping global tariffs, which include a 20% levy on European Union exports. Analysts have warned that the measures could disrupt UK-U.S. trade relations, affecting various industries.
Despite the concerns, Starmer reaffirmed his government’s commitment to working diplomatically to mitigate any negative effects. “Clearly, there will be an economic impact,” he stated, “but we will respond with cool and calm heads.”
The UK is expected to engage in discussions with the U.S. to explore potential exemptions or adjustments to the tariff policies while seeking alternative strategies to support affected industries.
