of excruciating awkwardness, trying to appear neither weak nor craven in a moment of
profound risk. They are
pinning their hopes on an
“economic deal” with the
president which will minimise the tariffs, and they know that if they hit back at the US with retaliatory tariffs this could
cause even deeper damage to the UK economy.
The prospect of a state visit will not be enough to
dissuade Trump from
launching his new era of
protectionism. He delights in exercising raw power, and
cries of anguish from
London, Brussels and Ottawa will be welcomed by his
supporters as proof he is
intent on rebuilding American manufacturing.
Alas for Sir Keir, he cannot hope to escape blame if the
UK economy tips into decline.
Employers are incensed at the hike in National Insurance contributions and Ms Reeves has been warned this is a
threat to jobs and growth.--转载#持有SCDO未来星辰大海
