Gordon Brown calls for ‘economic coalition of the willing’ to tackle Trump tariffs

Former PM says it is also the moment for the UK to go even further in renewing ties with the EU

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Gordon Brown has called for an economic coalition of the willing" to respond to Donald Trump's tariffs with coordinated economic policies, including a reduction of interest rates.

The former prime minister also said it was a moment for the UK to go even further in renewing ties with the EU, suggesting it should mean collaboration that is even more extensive than removing post-Brexit trade barriers".