19 hours Ago By [email protected] (Gary Porter)
A popular Stoke-on-Trent brewery has "decided to take a stand" over Donald Trump's controversial tariffs. Titanic Brewery, which was founded in 1985 and operates venues across Staffordshire, said it will "pause" the sale of US products. In a post on its Facebook page, the Burslem-based brewery said: "In response to Donald Trump's unilateral tariffs on UK exports to the US, we have decided to take a stand and pause selling US products.
Where possible we have sourced similar products from elsewhere including Europe and Canada. "We apologise if your favourite drink is not available but invite you to stand with us and try some of the new drinks you'll find on the bar!" The UK says it is “resolved” to do everything it can to secure the “best deal possible” with the US after a senior Trump adviser poured cold water on the idea of tariff concessions. Kevin Hassett, a senior economic adviser to US President Donald Trump, suggested the blanket 10% tariff rate most countries now face was likely to be a “baseline”, and anything below this would be “extraordinary”.
When the UK was originally faced with the 10% rate on Mr Trump’s so-called “liberation day”, it was seen as favourable compared to others like the EU, which faced a 20% tariff. A snap announcement of a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs means traders importing to America from across the world now face the 10% rate – apart from China, which has been singled out for massive, prohibitive levies. In the latest development of an emerging trade war, Beijing hiked tariffs on American goods to 125% on Friday to match those imposed by Washington.
As they seek a trade deal to soften the blow of tariffs, ministers are also hoping to strengthen trade relations with other countries to negate their impact. Get daily headlines and breaking news emailed to you - it’s FREE.
