After Donald Trumps unexpected win against Kamala Harris this tuesday‚ Sir Keir Starmer ordered quick research about possible UK economic problems. Business and Trade department got tasks to check what happens if Trump puts up-to 20% import fees; Treasury needs to look into China-EU policy effects
Government experts think trade-war impact could be huge for Britain (even bigger than leaving EU had). “Its got as big an impact as Brexit potentially if he follows through with tariffs and America First; it may be a massive impact“ one inside source told media
The UK position outside EU might help — during first Trump time Britain got hit by EU-targeted fees. Right now trade with EU is down 15% since 2020‚ but some say its not all bad: free-trade deals worldwide still look good
Foreign office got another job too — checking what happens with Ukraine help and Middle East stuff. They want to know how Joe Biden might use his last 2 months. About $61bn aid package passed in spring but only 10% went to Ukraine so far
- David Lammy plans New-York trip this month
- Morgan McSweeney might go to US before january
- Dame Karen Pierce could stay longer as UK ambassador
- Lord Mandelson and David Miliband talked about as possible replacements
Its got as big an impact as Brexit potentially if he follows through with tariffs and America First
UK diplomatic team needs to work carefully — Starmer cant meet Trump until jan-20 while Biden is still president. Most UK ministers said bad things about Trump before; now they need to find ways to talk with his team