Source : AP Communic ation
U . S . President Trump suggest ed that while the UK is exp anding its international activities on the trade front , it may be able to avoid the tari ffs . However , he predic ts that he will face tari ffs on the EU , which he says will be a major step forward . According to a report by The Associ ated Press published on Feb . 4, Trump told repor ters that " the United Kingdom does trade across its bord ers , but it is likely that it thinks it will be spar ed the tari ffs . "
On the issue of trade imb alan ces , Trump expressed the view that " I think it can be sol ved . " In this regard , when asked by a reporter " w hether the UK will face tari ffs , " Trump rep lied , " We plan to see how things develop , but the UK may also face tari ffs . " Again , he conf ident ly said that " the EU must face tari ffs , " and that " the EU must face tari ffs , " and that " the EU must face tari ffs . "
Trump said the UK was in a tough position on trade , but " the UK is acting too much . " W hile we are watching and waiting for this situation , the EU is certainly not acting in the right way . " The remar ks show ten sions in the trade relationship between the United States and the EU .
His comments also referred to his relationship with British Prime Minister St ummer , who is " very friendly . " We have held meetings several times and have been in contact by phone . " Thus , it is clear that while the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is friendly , its relationship with the EU is complex .
In addition , Mr . Trump mentioned that in the year to the end of the third quarter of 202 4, the UK ' s goods trade sur plus to the United States reached 1.9 billion pounds (abo ut 2.3 billion). The figures show just how important a partner the UK is in our trade with the United States .
As for future trade policy , Trump said : " We are watching this situation clos ely . We need to strengthen our relations with the UK , the EU and Japan . " This indicat es that U . S . economic policy is still hea vil y depend ent on international trade , and will be a factor affect ing the out look going forward .
Over all , Mr Trump ' s remar ks offer one important perspective on whether the UK can avoid the impact of the tari ffs and how the EU will react . Such dynam ics in international trade need to be clos ely monitor ed , as they could have a pro found impact on future economic relations .
Release date: 2024-03-01 12:37:41
