James O’Brien Reacts to Donald Trump’s Tariff Announcement April 4, 2025 Ukadmin Politics, UK Politics </p> <h2>James O’Brien reacts to Donald Trump’s tariff announcement | LBC</h2> <p> James O’Brien reacts to Donald Trump’s historic tariff announcement.</p> <p>Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on UK goods, which is less severe than other countries but has still been described as a “devastating” blow.</p> <p>China faces 34%, the EU 20%, while Vietnam, Thailand, and Madagascar face even higher rates. A 25% tariff will also hit all foreign-made cars.</p> <p>James argues Trump now has “everyone under his thumb,” comparing his tactics to “Putin’s playbook.”</p> <p>British officials have lobbied to soften the impact, with a Downing Street source telling LBC the 10% tariff “vindicated” their approach.</p> <p>They added: “No tariffs are good, but this is lower than others.”<br /> Credit to : LBC</p> <p>
