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Government: UK focused on growth amid US tariff threat

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Government: UK focused on growth amid US tariff threat

Government: UK focused on growth amid US tariff threat

Ministers say they will stay "cool and calm" while negotiating an economic deal to ease the impact of US tariffs but are not ruling out retaliatory measures.

Treasury minister James Murray stressed the focus is on avoiding a trade war and boosting economic growth, with upgraded forecasts for 2026 following government reforms. Report by Covellm.

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