Starmer talked to Macron about American duties

The Prime Minister of Great Britain Keir Starmer talked on Saturday about American duties and their impact on the global economy with the President of France Emmanuel Macron. The leaders also discussed the Friday visit of the heads of general staffs of the army of both countries in Kiev.

As the office of Prime Minister of W. Britain, the leaders “agreed that the trade war is not in anyone's interest, but all options should be on the table.” The statement added that Starmer and Macron talked about the impact of duties on the economy and global security, especially in South Asia.

Macron in a comment on website X informed that together with Starmer they confirmed “determination to strictly coordinate positions in ongoing discussions with the president (USA) Donald Trump. He added then:” We must remain united and determined to protect our citizens and enterprises. “

He informed that the topic of the conversation was events in Ukraine, in connection with the visit of the heads of general staffs. “We continue, together with the coalition of those willing to Ukraine, our conversations about long -term support for the Ukrainian nation – first, for his army (…), and secondly, for possible reinsurance forces deployed behind the line of demarcation of fighting pages to scare away all new Russian aggression,” wrote Macron.

In these Times of Upheaval, One Certiques Remains: In the Face of the World's Great Shocks, We must move Forward Together.

Today, I Spoke with British Prime Minister @Keir_StarmerFollowing My Conversation Two Days Ago with President @vonderleyen. …

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The United Kingdom was covered by the US in the height of 10 percent, but its automotive industry concerns the duties in the height of 25 percent. Applied by the US on passenger cars, light trucks and spare parts. Starmer said on Thursday that the decision of the United States would affect the British and global economy. The BBC reported, citing the calculations of analysts from the London Think Tank Public Policy Research, that because of the duties that the British automotive industry was covered, maybe 25,000 are lost. people.

France, to a lesser extent than other EU countries, depends on exports to the USA – it accounts for 1.6 percent. French GDP. However, it is very important for some industries, such as: aviation industry, luxury products and alcohols. (PAP)

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