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SCOTTISH households are being urged to stock up on canned goods for two different reasons. Donald Trump’s trade war is wreaking havoc across the global economy , with the US President slapping tariffs on imports from nearly every country – except Russia . Advertisement 4 Scots have been urged to stock up on tinned goods before prices soar Credit: Getty 4 President Donald Trump has caused global economic chaos Credit: Getty 4 The price of exports of steel and aluminum could affect price at home Credit: James Glossop While Trump’s temporary "90-day pause" has eased some tensions, hefty tariffs are still in place.
UK steel and aluminium exports to the US face duties of up to 25 per cent, which could spell trouble for tinned food prices here at home . Industry experts warn that if the US market dries up, manufacturers will need to raise prices elsewhere – including in the UK. Everyday items like drinks cans, tinned food, and kitchen foil could see a noticeable hike.
Advertisement Read More Money BE PREPARED Inside Scotland's official 72-hour 'survival kit' as spies issue Putin warning 'BE READY' Brits urged to prepare 'survival kit' as 'Putin plots to sabotage gas pipelines' Gareth Stace, Director General of UK Steel, called the tariffs "deeply concerning," warning they could cost the UK £100 million annually. He told the Independent : "This could affect UK products worth hundreds of millions of pounds – cars , cans and tin foil are likely to become more expensive." Shoppers are now being advised to stockpile tinned goods before prices climb.
But there’s another crucial reason Scots are being told to grab the tins – emergency preparedness. Advertisement Most read in Money 'VERY CONCERNING' Several jobs axed as Scots aviation firm closes down after 95 years UP FOR SALE Hotel in family for 165 years plunges into administration with 60 jobs at risk BANK ON IT Alert issued to 12million customers over 'big Nationwide thank you' payments TEAR IT DOWN Abandoned estate dubbed 'Scotland's Chernobyl' to be demolished in days The government-backed Prepare website has highlighted the importance of having an emergency kit at home. Alongside essentials like batteries, bottled water and radios, tinned food is top of the list.
Trump says yesterday 'biggest day in history,' Secretary of commerce Howard Lutnick says potential deals are 'incredible' The advice stresses the importance of non-perishable food that doesn’t require cooking , such as tinned meat, fruit or veg – and don’t forget the tin opener! Emergencies, the website warns, can strike at any time – from severe weather to infrastructure failures, or even deliberate acts. Advertisement Some crises may last mere hours, while others could drag on for weeks or months. The UK government advises: “Emergencies happen every day in the UK and across the world.
"They can be caused by severe weather or other natural hazards, by deliberate actions, or as a result of accidents or infrastructure failure. "They can be events that happen quickly and are over in a few hours, or they can develop and continue over the course of several days, months, or sometimes even longer. Advertisement “Put together an emergency kit of items at home.
This could include: Non-perishable food that doesn’t need cooking, such as ready-to-eat tinned meat, fruit or vegetables (and a tin opener). "As with water, how much you need will vary based on your own circumstances. Don’t forget food for pets .
” Read more on the Scottish Sun BLAZE HORROR Huge wildfire erupts near Scots town as flames visible for miles HUSH HONEY Rangers star's 'secret' relationship with stunning TV presenter revealed But households are advised to build up their supplies gradually, rather than panic-buying all at once. "Add to your emergency kit slowly over time," the guidance says. Advertisement 4 The price of tinned goods is set to soar due to the cost of metal Credit: The Times.
