The EU has enormous economic clout as the biggest single market in the world, but does not want to risk a backlash.

Economists tell Euronews Trump's rates are not in any way based on the tariffs imposed by the US' trading partners and therefore cannot be considered an equal measure. View on euronews

Former Brexit Party MEP Ben Habib has welcomed President Trump's tariffs on imports, describing them as a "trade advantage" for the UK. Speaking on GB News, Habib called the tariffs "a terrific opportunity for the United Kingdom".