Govt 'doesn't think' Trump will impose trade tariffs on UK - but is 'prepared for all scenarios'
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The government doesn't think Donald Trump will impose trade tariffs on the UK, but is "prepared for all scenarios", a cabinet minister has said. Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the Treasury, told Sky News' Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips that the former president's return to the White House "could be an enormously positive thing with lots of opportunities".
Mr Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on all imports into the United States, singling out Canada, Mexico, and China as countries that could face steeper measures within hours of his inauguration on Monday. Asked what the government will do if that happens to the UK, Mr Jones said that was a "hypothetical" question and to wait and see "what actually happens".
Politics Hub: Trump 'within his right' to make statement on tariffs. "If that were to happen, I will come back and lay out the details for you. But the point is, is that I don't think we're going to be in that scenario," Mr Jones said. He said there is a narrative in the UK that Mr Trump's presidency poses "a big risk for Britain", when this isn't the case.
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