Sir Keir Starmer is suspending import tariffs¹ on dozens of goods to shore up British companies caught in Donald Trump’s trade war.

Duty on 89 products from electric car batteries to fruit juice will be cut to zero for two years in a major state intervention² to ease pressure on firms.

The Government claims the drive will save businesses £17 million per year, savings³ it says could ultimately be passed on to consumers.

But there is no guarantee firms will pass the savings on and the reduction in UK duties will mean millions in lost Treasury⁴ takings, ultimately coming at a cost to the taxpayer⁵.