The Trump administration’s broad-based tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to the U.S. went into effect this week, triggering retaliatory measures from its trading partners and sparking concerns over a trade war.

The tariffs imposed on steel exports to the US are "very disappointing", the MP for Scunthorpe has said. Donald Trump's administration has put the 25% charge on all steel and aluminium imported into the country. UK Steel director general Gareth Stace said the tariffs "couldn't come at a worse time for the UK steel industry".

The US-EU trade dispute has intensified, with US President Donald Trump threatening to impose a 200% tariff on European wine, cognac, and other alcohol imports. This move comes in response to the European Union’s (EU) plan to raise tariffs on American whiskey and other products next month—a retaliatory measure against the US 25% tariffs on steel