Govt is leaving UK steel industry dangerously exposed to Trump's tariffs

EMBARGO: Immediate Release

Responding to the government's plans for the UK's steel industry, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader and Treasury Spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:

“The government is leaving the UK steel industry dangerously exposed to Donald Trump and the devastating damage his tariffs could do.

“It's time for ministers to prepare plans for retaliatory tariffs to show they're serious about standing up to Trump and protecting jobs in the steel industry.

“We can’t just let Trump and Musk bully us around. Plans for retaliatory tariffs should include Tesla tariffs to hit Trump's crony Elon Musk in the pocket.

“While the Conservatives and Reform cheer on Trump's damaging agenda, we must call out his bullying and stand up for the UK's interests.”

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Notes to Editor

Reported here by BBC News.