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UK economy hit hard?
Tariffs make UK goods more expensive for American buyers, which could mean fewer sales for British businesses exporting to the US. If these businesses struggle, it could impact jobs and economic growth across the UK. The government's efforts to secure a trade deal were aimed at preventing exactly this kind of economic disruption and protecting British industries.
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