Minister confirms negotiations are underway amid US tariffs
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Minister confirms negotiations are underway amid US tariffs
Technology Secretary Peter Kyle confirmed that negotiations are underway between the UK and the US.
Addressing the 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium imports to the US which came into effect this week, Mr Kyle said: "We're working really hard on an economic deal with the US.
That engagement is going on." Report by Kennedyl.
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