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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Ross

Trade secretary in race against time to stop new steel tariffs

Trade Jonathan Reynolds Donald Trump United Kingdom United States
  • The UK and US agreed to remove import taxes on UK steel weeks ago, but the deal has not been finalised.
  • Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is meeting with US officials on Tuesday to implement the agreement amid concerns that US President Donald Trump may introduce new tariffs.
  • Mr Trump has announced he would double tariffs on steel to 50 per cent, starting on Wednesday, creating uncertainty about the UK's position.
  • Mr Reynolds is in Paris on a three-day trip to meet trade ministers and attend a G7 ministerial meeting.
  • He will be advocating for the UK as a dependable partner and aiming to remove business-blocking barriers.

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Trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds to push for exemption on steel tariffs in crunch meeting with US officials

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