Trump’s 10% Tariff on UK & EU: Ben Leo Calls it 'Slapdown'
Ben Leo calls Trump’s new 10% tariff on UK & EU goods a 'massive globalist slapdown'.
On 17 January 2026, former U.S. president Donald Trump imposed a 10 % tariff on goods imported from the United Kingdom and several European Union countries. GB News host Ben Leo addressed the announcement on the People's Channel, condemning the measure as a ‘massive globalist slapdown’ and suggesting it targets globalists while warning of economic fallout. He highlighted the tariff’s impact on UK exporters in automotive and high‑tech industries, noting the duty would raise costs for U.S. manufacturers that import these goods. The comment sparked debate among viewers, many questioning potential retaliatory actions from EU members and the broader trade implications.
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