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<p>As a priority, we are continuing to engage with the US at all levels to protect
and promote UK industry. Specifically, we are working closely with the US make the
case that tariffs are not in the interest of the UK, EU or US. My Rt Hon. Friend the
Secretary of State for International Trade has recently spoken to US Trade Representative
Lighthizer. My Rt Hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has raised this urgent matter
with US Secretary of State Pompeo and the Prime Minister urged President Trump directly
to reconsider the announced tariffs. I have also personally had a call with US Ambassador
Johnson on this issue. We will continue to work with the UK, EU and US and support
the case for de-escalation and a negotiated settlement.</p>
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