Donald Trump tariffs: Scots fear ‘single-minded’ tariffs on Britain – ‘It’s ridiculous!’
Residents of Glasgow have expressed their concerns for US President Donald Trump’s incoming tariffs on Britain, fearing they will have a “big impact” on the standard of living.
Delivering his list of reciprocal tariffs to the world on Wednesday night, Trump claimed that foreign countries, “friend and foe”, have “looted, pillaged, raped and plundered” America.
The UK was handed one of the lowest tariff rates at 10 per cent, with other countries including China, Taiwan and Thailand being hit with tariffs of more than 30 per cent.
Speaking to GB News, Scottish locals told reporter Tony McGuire that they are “worried” about the impact the tariffs will have on their standards of living.
Glasgow residents have expressed concern for the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs on Britain
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Unveiling a list of the upcoming tariffs, Trump said levies will not be fully reciprocal rate but will instead be half the tariff rate for some countriesREUTERS
Another Glasgow resident hit out at the tariffs imposed by Trump, claiming the move is “ridiculous”, and predicted more UK businesses could close down in Britain as a result.
She fumed: “This year I think it’s going to be difficult for people, there’s going to be more of everything more closing down, businesses – they’re even on about the whisky today in Scotland.
“And I think these tariffs are ridiculous.”
Reacting to the tariffs today, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Britain “has to protect itself”, stressing that “nobody wants a trade war”.
Glasgow residents feared for a decline in living standards following Trump’s tariff announcement
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Starmer said: “We have to adapt in ways that go beyond the mere question of tariffs.”
Asked whether the UK could allow imports of chlorine washed chicken in order to appease the US, the Prime Minister’s officials spokesman said: “Our position on that is unchanged.
“You’ve got the manifesto commitment on food standards, which obviously remains.”
