Davey calls on PM to use Macron state visit to “show a united front” against Trump’s trade war

EMBARGO: 22.30 Monday 7th July

Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called on Keir Starmer to use French President Macron’s state visit today (8th July) to show a “united front” against Donald Trump’s damaging trade war.

Ed Davey will also separately be meeting with the French President as part of the visit.

It comes ahead of the possibility that Trump’s tariffs on our steel exports could rise from 25% to 50% on the 9th July.

Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:

“The Prime Minister must use today’s visit to stand with Macron against Donald Trump’s damaging trade war.

“With Trump’s tariffs threatening to hammer our steel industry and wreak havoc on the global economy, we must show a united front with our European and Commonwealth allies.

“The Government has worked hard to negotiate but every time Donald Trump’s boomerang tariffs come back as he moves the goal posts again and again.

“It’s time to make clear to Trump that we will not take his playground bullying and divide-and-rule tactics lying down. That is the best way to stand up for British jobs, protect our economy and end the uncertainty of this trade war for good.”

ENDS