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Trump explodes the world economy: what should the UK do? – Politics Weekly UK

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After weeks of cosying up to Donald Trump, the UK has still been hit with 10% tariffs on exports to the US, which is bad news for the economy and the public finances. So, how tough could things get for Britain? And how should Keir Starmer’s government respond? John Harris asks the former UK ambassador to the US Kim Darroch and the Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee. Send your questions and feedback to [email protected]. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

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