Trump hits UK with 10% tariffs as he ignites global trade war

Donald Trump hit the UK with tariffs of 10% on exports to the US as he ignited a global trade war that could wipe billions off economic growth. The US president accused other nations, including allies, of "looting, pillaging, raping and plundering" the US, as he announced tariffs on economic rivals including 20% on the EU and 34% on China as part of what he dubbed "liberation day". Downing Street, which had been expecting a 20% rate to be imposed on the UK, expressed relief to have escaped the higher rate, with Keir Starmer's more conciliatory approach to the Trump…