German firms could benefit from closer UK ties amid Trump’s trade tariffs

German firms could benefit from closer UK ties amid Trump’s trade tariffs

German manufacturers and alcohol producers could benefit from closer trade ties with the UK in the wake of President Donald Trump’s sweeping new US tariffs, according to leading audit, tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg. The so-called ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, announced by the White House this week, impose significant levies on imports from 60 countries. While the UK faces a 10% tariff, imports from the European Union will be hit with a 20% …