After slapping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China, US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs against imports from European Union and United Kingdom. The US president told BBC that tariffs on EU goods may be imposed "pretty soon" though he didn't give a timeline.
"They've really taken advantage of [the US]," he said, as quoted by BBC.
"They don't take our cars, they don't take our farm products. They take almost nothing, and we take everything from the millions of cars, tremendous amounts of food and farm products." he added.
"I wouldn't say there's a timeline, but it's going to be pretty soon," he told BBC.
UK Is 'Out Of Line'
In what can be considered strong words against the traditional ally United Kingdom, Trump said that the country was 'out of line' over trade with US but added that the situation can be "worked out".
When specifically asked if he would impose tariffs on UK, Trump said,"We'll see what happens, it'll happen."
Trump on Saturday (February 1) sent shockwaves through the political and business circles across the world by announcing 25 per cent tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico. Additionally, he imposed 10 per cent tariff on China.
Canada and Mexico were fuming over the weekend and said that they would slap similar tariffs on American goods. China has been measured in its response so far but it is widely believed that it is in 'wait and watch' mode. The country has however, protested against the tariffs and has even threatened a lawsuit at the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
