Making life more expensive for British consumers is not the right way’

Her remarks came after Sir Keir promised to act in the national interest in response to Mr Trump.

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He suggested retaliatory tariffs were possible, but stressed that he does not want to see a trade war. His government has been trying to negotiate an economic deal with the US, which it is hoped could protect UK businesses from the worst impacts of Mr Trump's plans. The PM told Sky News: “The likelihood is there will be tariffs. “Nobody welcomes that. We are obviously working with the sectors most impacted at pace on that. Nobody wants to see a trade war but I have to act in the national interests.” That means that “all options remain on the table”. Sir Keir said businesses wa