The US President has imposed sweeping 10 per cent tariffs on all goods imported to America, while he has also slapped 25 per cent charges on aluminium, steel and cars.

They also talked about the situation in Ukraine, Iran and recent action taken against the Houthis in Yemen.

Trade negotiations between the UK and US are said to be "ongoing" and "productive" following a call between Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump.

WASHINGTON: President Trump’s trade representative has defended the administration’s tariff policy during a Senate hearing, saying the economic pain felt by businesses is a...