Trade Relations between the EU, US, and UK

SOURCE www.telegraph.co.uk
The EU is ready to retaliate against tariffs imposed by Donald Trump as Sir Keir Starmer prepares to head to Brussels to build closer ties with the EU. The UK is aligning emission policy with the EU, risking higher prices. Opposition warns against aligning too closely with the EU at the expense of relations with the US.

Key Points

  • EU ready to retaliate against hurtful tariffs imposed by Donald Trump
  • Sir Keir Starmer to attend EU summit to reset relations post-Brexit
  • UK aligning emission policy with the EU
  • Opposition warns against aligning too closely with the EU at the expense of relations with the US

Pros

  • Building closer ties with the EU
  • Potential benefits of Brexit by avoiding US tariffs on the EU

Cons

  • Risk of driving up prices by aligning emission policy with the EU
  • Potential difficulty in negotiating trade deals with America by aligning closely with the EU