Ed Davey on US tariffs: UK must stand firm with allies against Trump's attempts to “divide and rule”

EMBARGO: Immediate Release

Responding to Donald Trump’s announcement of new global tariffs including on UK exports to the US, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:

“Today Donald Trump has launched a destructive trade war that threatens the jobs and living standards of people across the UK and around the world.

“We need to end this trade war as quickly as possible - and that means standing firm with our allies against Trump’s attempts to divide and rule. The Prime Minister should bring our Commonwealth and European partners together in a coalition of the willing against Trump’s tariffs, using retaliatory tariffs where necessary and signing new trade deals with each other where possible.

"If the Government gives in to Trump's threats, it will only encourage him to use the same bullying tactics again and again.”

ENDS