France and United Kingdom to coordinate in tariffs talks

06/04/2025 08:32 France 24

Donald Trump's trade tariffs have sparked international anger, with British and French leaders announcing plans to closely coordinate their response. The French government has warned that these tariffs could result in a loss of more than half a percent of the country's GDP.

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