Starmer urged to act after Trump threatens Commonwealth ally Canada
Starmer asked to intervene in Trump-Canada dispute
- Donald Trump has abruptly ended trade discussions with Canada and threatened new tariffs, citing Canada's planned digital services tax.
- The US president stated the tax is a direct and blatant attack on US tech companies, leading him to terminate all trade talks immediately.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to intervene in the dispute, particularly ahead of Mr Trump's state visit to the UK in September.
- Opposition parties, including Liberal Democrats and SNP, have criticised Mr Trump's trade war tactics and questioned the UK government's approach.
- The escalating tensions have caused market turmoil and highlight concerns about the reliability of the US as a trade partner.