Donald Trump backs Brexit Britain as EU slapped with DOUBLE the tariffs of UK
BrexitBritain is coming out in better shape than theEuropean Union on tariffs, Donald Trump revealed in a historic speech on Wednesday evening. The US president stood in the White House's Rose Garden to make a "declaration of economic independence" on what he called “Liberation Day” for the States.Mr Trump’s administration decided to apply "reciprocal tariffs" on several nations around the world, with both the UK and the European Union among those affected by the sweeping move. But Mr Trump appeared to consider the “special relationship” between London and Washington when he decided to apply a 10% reciprocal tariff on Britain. EU member states will be charged a 20% levy.The Conservative Party’s trade spokesman, Andrew Griffith, noted the Brexit silver lining in the sweeping tariffs being applied by the US.He said: “This is disappointing news which will worry working families across the country. Labour failed to negotiate with President Trump’s team for too many months after the electio...