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Mandelson Urges Strong UK-US Ties Amid Trump's Tariff Threat

2/12/2025

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Lord Mandelson, the UK’s leading diplomat in Washington, voiced his worries about President Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on steel imports. He stressed the need to grasp Trump's mandate while nurturing the vital UK-US relationship. Mandelson is determined to cultivate a technology and investment partnership, underscoring the crucial role of US investment in bolstering the UK economy.

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Lord Mandelson, the UK’s leading diplomat in Washington, voiced his worries about President Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on steel imports. He stressed the need to grasp Trump's mandate while nurturing the vital UK-US relationship. Mandelson is determined to cultivate a technology and investment partnership, underscoring the crucial role of US investment in bolstering the UK economy.