UK 'reserves right to respond' to US tariffs

THE UK "reserves the right to respond" to American tariffs, Sir Keir Starmer has said after US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25% import tax on cars.

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The Prime Minister said his Government was involved in ongoing discussions with the White House aimed at "mitigating the impact" of any levies but that ultimately "our national interest has to come first".

The US is the second largest export market after the European Union for cars built in the UK.

Asked whether the UK reserves the right to respond to tariffs during a visit to Yorkshire, he said: "Yes, of course. Obviously, any tariffs are concerning and we're working hard with the industries and sectors likely to be impacted.

"None of them want to see a trade war, which is why we're engaged in discussions with the United States about mitigating the impact of tariffs.