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UK Urged To Rally Commonwealth Over Trump Tariffs

February 3, 2025
Lawrence Ankutseby Lawrence Ankutse
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UK Weighs Retaliatory Tariffs on US Imports

President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Amid the escalating crisis triggered by Trump Tariffs, Keir Starmer has been urged to convene an emergency summit with Commonwealth leaders, including Canada.

As a Commonwealth member, Canada shares a head of state with the UK — King Charles. However, tensions have flared after former US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on Canadian goods, igniting fears of a global trade war.

Trump escalated tensions, claiming that without substantial US subsidies, “Canada ceases to exist as a viable country,” and reiterated his call for it to become America’s 51st state. His remarks have sparked outrage, with political leaders demanding swift action.

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Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey described Trump’s stance as “playground bully” tactics and called for an urgent meeting to discuss a joint response. “We mustn’t let Donald Trump bully the UK or our close ally Canada, who we share a head of state with,” he said. 

“Trump’s tariffs on our Commonwealth partner are a shocking way to treat a country that stood alongside both the US and the UK during the Second World War.”

Ed Davey
Davey emphasized the need for collective resistance against Trump Tariffs
Ed Davey

Davey emphasized the need for collective resistance, urging the UK to work with Commonwealth and European allies to push back against Trump’s trade aggression. “The Prime Minister should invite Commonwealth leaders to London as soon as he returns from Brussels to discuss a joint response to the global trade war Trump is unleashing,” he added.

Trump Tariffs Ignite Trade Uncertainty 

In response to Trump’s tariffs, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has ordered retaliatory measures against US imports. The tensions come as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer prepares to meet European Union leaders on Monday, February 3, marking the first such engagement by a British prime minister since Brexit.

The high-level meeting in Brussels is expected to cover topics such as defense, security, migration, and trade. Starmer has vowed to “reset” the UK’s relationship with the EU, though his government insists that rejoining the single market or customs union remains off the table. “We’ve always said that we want to look at ways to reduce barriers to trade whilst remaining within our clear red lines,” a Downing Street spokesperson stated.

The talks will now also be overshadowed by ‘Trump Tariffs’, as the US president has hinted at extending trade restrictions to the European Union. “Import tariffs will definitely be imposed on the EU in the future,” Trump declared on Sunday, signaling further turbulence in international trade relations.

French President Emmanuel Macron responded strongly, warning that Europe must defend its interests. “If our commercial interests are attacked, Europe, as a true power, will have to make itself respected and therefore react,” he stated.

Trump’s new wave of economic protectionism has already affected trade with Canada, Mexico, and China. The UK remains in a precarious position, with Trump offering vague assurances. “I think that one can be worked out,” he said regarding potential tariffs on the UK, adding that Starmer “has been very nice.”

Starmer is unlikely to welcome the battle lines drawn by this war of words, with his approach indicating a strong desire to keep everyone on his side. Meanwhile, his political opponents in the UK are capitalizing on the fallout.

With growing uncertainty over how the UK will be impacted, political opposition within Britain is capitalizing on the fallout. Davey and other critics warn that Starmer must act decisively to prevent economic damage, particularly as Trump’s unpredictability remains a concern.

The UK’s next moves will be crucial in determining whether it can shield itself and its allies from the economic disruptions of ‘Trump Tariffs’ while maintaining strategic trade relationships with both the US and the EU.

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