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Trade War Fears: Reform UK’s Policies Criticized by Minister

3/17/2026

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European affairs minister Nick Thomas-Symonds warned Reform UK's policies could trigger a trade war with the EU, potentially worse than tariffs under U.S. President Donald Trump.
He criticized Reform leader Nigel Farage for tearing up the settled status deal for EU citizens, saying the move would harm the economy and cost jobs.
Reform UK accused Labour of scaremongering and said their welfare policies protect British taxpayers.

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European affairs minister Nick Thomas-Symonds warned Reform UK's policies could trigger a trade war with the EU, potentially worse than tariffs under U.S. President Donald Trump.
He criticized Reform leader Nigel Farage for tearing up the settled status deal for EU citizens, saying the move would harm the economy and cost jobs.
Reform UK accused Labour of scaremongering and said their welfare policies protect British taxpayers.