U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on all UK imports, despite the UK's status as a close ally.
His broad tariff policy affects multiple countries, including 34% on China and 20% on the EU.
Critics argue this move will raise prices for American consumers while offering zero tariffs for Russia, making Brexit’s economic impact look even worse in comparison.
Trump’s tariffs are being criticised as an aggressive economic shift rather than a strategic trade policy. The UK, alongside allies like Japan (24%) and Israel (17%), faces significant import duties, while Russia remains exempt. Analysts predict higher costs and market instability. Meanwhile, Brexit supporters claiming this as a win ignore the fact that lost EU trade has cost far more than any US tariff reduction could recover.
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