Mei expressed deep disappointment with the US decision to impose tariffs on steel
The UK Prime Minister also announced the joint readiness London and Brussels to fight for the protection of affected by industry sectors.
LONDON, June 1. /TASS/. The Prime Minister, Theresa may, expressed deep disappointment at the unjustified decision of the US to impose duties on products from countries of the EU, stating the joint readiness London and Brussels to fight for the protection of affected by industry sectors. This is stated in a statement released Friday by the office of the head of the British government.
“I am deeply disappointed at the unjustified decision of the US to impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminium from the EU — said Mei. — US, EU and UK are close allies and have always stood for the values of open and fair trade worldwide.”
For the UK steel and aluminum industry is extremely important, but they also contribute to American industry, including defence projects that strengthen the national security of the United States.Teresa Mypremier Minister
“The EU and the UK should be permanently exempt from tariffs, and we will continue to work together to protect and guarantee our workers and our industry,” added the British Prime Minister.
On Thursday, the U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said that the American administration imposed from June 1, customs duties on import of steel and aluminum products from the EU, Canada and Mexico in the amount of 25% for steel and 10% aluminum. He recalled that the U.S. announced the introduction of such fees in respect of a number of countries on March 23. Then the President of the United States Donald trump temporarily withdrew until midnight on may 31 from the scope of the duties South Korea, Argentina, Brazil, Australia, the European Union, Canada, and Mexico.