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Sir Keir Starmer pledges to guard UK firms from Trump tariff ‘storm’

By Editorial Board Published April 6, 2025 6 Min Read
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Sir Keir Starmer pledges to guard UK firms from Trump tariff ‘storm’

Sir Keir Starmer has mentioned his authorities stands prepared to make use of industrial coverage to “shelter British business from the storm” after Donald Trump’s new 10% tariff kicked in.

The UK was amongst quite a lot of nations hit with the bottom import obligation price following the president’s announcement on 2 April – which he known as ‘Liberation Day’, whereas different nations, akin to Vietnam, Cambodia and China face a lot larger US levies.

However a worldwide commerce battle will damage the UK’s open financial system.

The prime minister mentioned “these new times demand a new mentality”, after the ten% tax on British imports into America got here into drive on Saturday. A 25% US levy on all overseas automotive imports was launched on Thursday.

It comes as Jaguar Land Rover introduced it could “pause” shipments to the US for a month, as companies grapple with the brand new taxes.

On Saturday, the automotive producer mentioned it was working to “address the new trading terms” and was seeking to “develop our mid to longer-term plans”.

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Jobs fears as Jaguar halts shipments

Referring to the tariffs, Sir Keir mentioned “the immediate priority is to keep calm and fight for the best deal”.

Writing in The Sunday Telegraph, he mentioned that within the coming days “we will turbocharge plans that will improve our domestic competitiveness”, including: “We stand ready to use industrial policy to help shelter British business from the storm.”

It’s believed quite a lot of bulletins might be made quickly as ministers look to encourage progress.

NI contribution price for employers goes up

From Sunday, the speed of employer NICs (nationwide insurance coverage contributions) elevated from 13.8% to fifteen%.

On the similar time, companies may even pay extra as a result of the federal government lowered the wage threshold at which firms begin paying NICs from £9,100 to £5,000.

Additionally, the FTSE 100 of main UK firms had its worst day of buying and selling because the begin of the pandemic on Friday, with banks amongst a number of the companies to endure the sharpest losses.

Sir Keir mentioned: “This week, the government will do everything necessary to protect Britain’s national interest. Because when global economic sands are shifting, our laser focus on delivering for Britain will not. And these new times demand a new mentality.”

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Trump defiant regardless of markets

UK spared highest tariff charges

Among the highest charges have been utilized to “worst offender” nations together with some in Southeast Asia. Imports from Cambodia can be topic to a 49% tariff, whereas these from Vietnam will face a 46% price. Chinese language items can be hit with a 34% tariff.

Imports from France can have a 20% tariff, the speed which has been set for European Union nations. These will come into impact on 9 April.

Sir Keir has been chatting with overseas leaders on the cellphone over the weekend, together with French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, to debate the tariff modifications.

A Downing Avenue spokesperson mentioned of the dialog between Sir Keir and Mr Macron: “They agreed that a trade war was in nobody’s interests but nothing should be off the table and that it was important to keep business updated on developments.

“The prime minister and president additionally shared their issues in regards to the international financial and safety affect, notably in Southeast Asia.”

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Trump’s warning

Mr Trump has warned Individuals the tariffs “won’t be easy”, however urged them to “hang tough”.

In a submit on his Reality Social platform, he mentioned: “We are bringing back jobs and businesses like never before.

“Already, greater than FIVE TRILLION DOLLARS OF INVESTMENT, and rising quick!

“THIS IS AN ECONOMIC REVOLUTION, AND WE WILL WIN. HANG TOUGH, it won’t be easy, but the end result will be historic.”

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