Sun Apr 06 05:55:02 UTC 2025: ## UK to Shield Businesses from Trump’s Tariffs

**London, April 6, 2025** – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Saturday that his government is prepared to intervene directly to protect UK businesses from the fallout of US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs. While the UK received the lowest import duty rate (10%) in Trump’s announcement, Starmer acknowledged the potential damage to Britain’s open economy from a global trade war.

Starmer, writing in the *Telegraph*, stated that the government will utilize industrial policy to “shelter British business from the storm,” even if it means abandoning traditional non-interventionist approaches. He emphasized that maintaining a cool head and pursuing a trade deal with the US remain priorities, but “all options remain on the table” should negotiations fail. The government is considering emergency reforms to reduce regulations, targeted tax breaks, and other measures to boost domestic competitiveness.

The announcement follows Jaguar Land Rover’s decision to temporarily halt US car shipments due to the tariffs, highlighting the potential impact on the UK’s 200,000-person automotive industry. The UK has already compiled a list of US goods for potential retaliatory tariffs. While prioritizing a trade deal, Starmer affirmed the government’s commitment to protecting British national interests.

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