United States Tariffs: Steel and Aluminium Debate
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Lord Hanson of Flint
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United States Tariffs: Steel and Aluminium
Lord Hanson of Flint ExcerptsMonday 12th March 2018
(6 years, 8 months ago)
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Dr Fox
I do not require a babysitter from the EU on my visit to Washington. We are in continuous contact with Commissioner Malmström and her team, because this is an issue that affects us all. It would affect us whether we were in the European Union or not, however, because these actions are being taken not just against the EU but against all steel producers globally, all of whom will be equally affected.
David Hanson (Delyn) (Lab)
Did the Secretary of State, or for that matter the European Union, have advance knowledge of President Trump’s statement on 1 March? Either way, what does this say about future relationships with the President?