Keir Starmer hits out at ‘dangers’ of tariffs in warning to Donald Trump
The IndependentSign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer has hit out at the “dangers” of tariffs, putting the prime minister on a collision course with incoming US president Donald Trump. Experts have warned of a looming trade war after Mr Trump himself said: “Tariff is my favourite word.” Keir Starmer declined to give details of recent conversations with incoming US president Donald Trump In the run-up to his election, the Republican promised to implement 10 to 20 per cent tariffs on all goods coming into the country – a figure that rises to 60 per cent for those from China. I want to improve on that.” He declined to give details of recent conversations with Mr Trump, but added: “Am I alive to the danger of tariffs? The chancellor Rachel Reeves has promised the UK will make “strong representations” to Mr Trump over tariffs which could hit Britain’s economy.