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