UK government seeks 'best deal possible' for firms over US tariffs

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2026-02-22

London (PA Media/dpa) - High-level talks are ongoing after US President Donald Trump's announcement of 15% global tariffs and the government wants "the best possible deal" for UK firms, a Cabinet minister has said. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson admitted businesses face "uncertainty" after the move but insisted Britain expects its "preferential" trade arrangements with the US to continue. The US president said on Saturday he would be impo......

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