UK PM Starmer holds calls with Australian, Italian leaders on tariffs, says spokesperson

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni about the approach to US tariffs on Friday, saying they agreed an “all-out trade war would be extremely damaging”.

In separate calls, the British leader said it had been “clear for a long time that like-minded countries must maintain strong relationships and dialogue to ensure our mutual security and maintain economic stability”,