But it's important to note that these latest US tariffs - taxes on imports - also cover products made with steel and aluminium, which covers everything from gym equipment, to furniture, to machinery.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to stay close to the United States, even as the uncertainty unleashed by President Trump offers a chance to build ties with the European Union.

Tariffs are a central part of Trump's overall economic vision. He says tariffs will boost US manufacturing and protect jobs, raising tax revenue and growing the domestic economy.