Reference News Network reported on April 15 that according to a report from the Hong Kong South China Morning Post website on April 14, Rich is a dentist in London and he is increasingly worried about the escalating trade war between China and the United States - he is concerned that this conflict will exacerbate the cost of living crisis in the UK.
He said, "I understand why the US wants to reduce its dependence on China. But the reality is that China produces a large amount of things we are all using. Therefore, when tariffs increase, it's not just China that will be affected, as supply chain disruptions may lead to price increases for everyone, including Britons."
The report stated that the UK has become increasingly dissatisfied with President Trump's aggressive tariff policies, which have halved the UK's growth forecast and forced the British government to provide additional support of billions of dollars to the export industry.
Britain is directly affected by several new tariffs imposed by the United States, including a 10% "baseline tariff" and a 25% tariff on the steel and automotive industries.
However, Trump's trade policies will also indirectly and unpredictably impact the UK economy, as the intensifying Sino-US tariff war may undermine investor confidence, disrupt supply chains, and slow global economic growth.
Although the UK is not facing large-scale "reciprocal tariffs" - Trump announced a 90-day deferral - many UK residents are angry that the US would target the UK given the close political and security ties between the two countries.
In recent weeks, pollsters in the UK have recorded an increase in anti-American sentiment. A survey conducted by the organization "More Common Ground" in early April found that only 43% of British voters consider the UK and the US allies, down from 49% a month ago. Meanwhile, 15% of people said the two countries are enemies, up from 8% last month. (Translated by Feng Xue)
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