London, Yiannis Haniotakis

The UK Prime Minister, Sir Kir Starmer, and United States President Donald Trump, was on telephone. According to Downing Street, the two leaders agreed that the negotiations would continue at an intensive pace this week.

In the announcement of the Prime Minister’s Office specifically: ‘The prime minister spoke with President Trump this afternoon. The president opened the conversation, wishing the king the best of greatness in the best and good health. They discussed the productive negotiations between their respective groups on a HB-US Economic Welfare Agreement, agreeing that they will continue at a pace this week“

British negotiators hope that the country will be excluded from the forthcoming US duties that are expected to come into force on Wednesday. The discussions of both sides about possible exceptions are “intense”, Interior Minister Ivet Cooper said.

However, things “do not seem promising,” the Telegraph writes, adding that “even if Britain wins an exception, it will not be able to escape the devastating consequences of a wider trade war.”

In addition to the financial issues, Starmer and Trump exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine. The British prime minister informed Donald Trump about the recent discussions that took place at the willingness of the willingness of the willing in Paris last week.

“The leaders agreed on the need to continue collective pressure on Putin. They agreed to stay in touch in the coming days, ”Downing Street concludes.

‘Cool and Measured’ will react to the United Kingdom to Trump duties

British Prime Minister Sir Kir Starmer seems determined to maintain a cool attitude towards the threat of US duties, even if British exports are seriously hit. According to the Times, the British government does not intend to impose immediately retaliation, despite warnings that US President Donald Trump duties could have significant financial consequences for the United Kingdom since April 2.

The new duties are expected to target countries with which the US has a commercial imbalance or they are considered to impose “unfair” taxes and regulations. The examples of White House officials are EU VAT, which is considered unfair. In reaction, the EU has already warned of a strong response to any “unjust” duties, while British officials have prepared a package of retaliation, which will not, however, come into force immediately.

Despite the efforts of the Minister of Business, Jonathan Reynolds, to exclude British businesses through a special trade agreement, hopes have been weakened. Reynolds described recent talks with the US as “difficult”.

Downing Street insists that the United Kingdom will not follow the same line as the EU, the Times writes. “We are not in the same position as the EU,” said one source in the newspaper. “We will react calmly and measured to what is announced on Wednesday and continue to negotiate hard. We maintain, however, the right to start the retaliation process if needed. “