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President Trump's higher tariffs on foreign imports of aluminum and steel kicked in overnight to 50 percent,
but not on the United Kingdom.
As NPR's Fatima al-Kassab tells us,
Britain is being spared while details of a U.S.-U.K. trade deal are being worked out.
The UK signed a trade deal with the US last month,
which would remove all tariffs on steel and aluminum.
But this hasn't come into force yet.
So for now, tariffs remain at 25% for the UK.
President Trump has warned the UK could still face the higher rate
if it does not stick to the trade agreement.
Industry Association UK Steel says it can breathe a temporary sigh of relief,
but has warned uncertainty remains.
NPR's Fatima al-Kassab reporting.