Britain Braces for Trump’s Tariff ‘Liberation Day’
As the US President gears up to announce a hefty import tax on goods heading into America, the UK is already doing its best to keep the economy on track. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer tells the House that a trade war is nobody’s cup of tea—so let’s navigate with calm, cleverness and a dash of humour.
Prime Minister’s Stand‑point
- “A trade war isn’t great for anyone.” Starmer says the country deserves a calm, pragmatic approach.
- He promises constructive talks with the US to cement a “wider economic prosperity deal”.
- “We’re working with all industries and sectors likely to be impacted,” he pledges, insisting the government will prepare for all eventualities and never rule anything out.
IPPR’s 25% Tariff Warning
According to the Institute for Public Policy Research, a 25% tariff on car imports could put 25,000 jobs at risk, stirring a potential storm that might “completely destabilise the UK car manufacturing industry.”
- Research fellow Pranesh Narayanan warns that the tariffs could halt growth plans and jeopardise tens of thousands of jobs.
- He adds, “When one door closes, another opens.”
Turning Pain into Opportunity
Ś Narayanan sees a silver lining: the chance to build a robust green industry—think electric planes, trains, and automobiles. He suggests that the UK can turn disaster into triumph if the industrial strategy is tweaked to boost investment in these sectors.
- Green manufacturing could spark a massive consumer boom for British-made, eco‑friendly vehicles.
- New jobs might sprout from each gig in green tech—an excellent way to keep the 25,000‑job threat in check.
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