UK carmakers to meet government over Trump tariffs

British carmakers will meet ministers on Friday to discuss their response to US President Donald Trump’s placing 25% tariffs on car imports from next week, the BBC understands.
The UK government is trying to negotiate exemptions from a wide range of US import levies due to come into force at midnight on 3 April.
Some car companies believe it is now too late to delay the measure, and instead want to start discussing support options.
The UK has said it will “not be jumping into a trade war” with the US, in contrast with other nations such as Germany which has said it “will not give in” and urged Europe to “respond firmly” to the taxes.
Government sources said there is “still all to play for” in negotiations over 25% tariffs placed on car imports into the US ahead of next week.

Courtesy: BBC