Trump trade war goes global as he slaps 25% tariffs on aluminium and steel with fears for UK industry as EU hits back

DONALD Trump has extended his punishing trade war to now impact on the entire world.

The US President announced he is placing 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports coming in to the US - with the UK and EU already hitting back.

President Trump initially only targeted Mexico, Canada and China with the tariffs.

His plan is designed to protect US manufacturing and bolster job opportunities by making internationally made products more expensive and less attractive to buy.

It will also threaten to make the cost of many things such as cars more expensive.

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