June 19, 2026
Major tech firms sit at the centre of a widening US–UK trade dispute
US tariffs on EU members are set to start Feb 1
The French president warns against intimidation and says such threats “have no place”
Petro's government describes Trump comments as offensive
The EU has been facing the threat of 50% US tariffs on its steel and aluminium exports, 25% on cars and car parts and 10% on most other products
The countries will speed up talks on a proposed trade deal, including a free trade pact and an investment treaty
