Britain’s carmakers have backed a decision by Prime Minister Keir Starmer not to retaliate against President Donald Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs on foreign-made cars imported to the US, as hopes fade of a transatlantic trade deal before they hit on April 2.
Instead, manufacturers demanded that ministers develop a “holistic approach” to supporting the UK auto industry, including through lower energy costs, increased training and better regulation.
Sarah Jones, industry minister, held talks with UK-based auto groups on Friday, including Jaguar Land Rover, Ford and Vauxhall owner Stellantis Friday, where the industry underlined the damage the tariffs would cause.