Britain – France: A trade war “is not in the interest of anyone” but nothing must be “excluded”

A trade war “is not in the interest of anyone”, but nothing should be “excluded”, the British Prime Minister agreed on Saturday (5/4/25) Star star and the French president Emmanuel Macron in the wake of the imposition of new customs duties by US President Donald Trump.

In the telephone communication of the two European leaders, Kir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron “they have agreed that a trade war is not in the interest of anyone, but that nothing should be ruled out,” according to Downing Street.

“The prime minister and the president also discussed their concerns about the global impact (US duties) on the economy and security, especially in Southeast Asia.”

The two leaders agreed to remain in close contact in the coming weeks.