The UK has managed to escape Donald Trump's recent executive order doubling steel and aluminium tariffs from 25 percent to 50 percent. 

The order raises import taxes for US-based firms buying metals from other countries going forward. 

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the UK evaded these tariffs as a result of the trade deal between both nations.

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The UK has managed to escape Donald Trump's recent executive order doubling steel and aluminium tariffs from 25 percent to 50 percent.&nbsp;
The order raises import taxes for US-based firms buying metals from other countries going forward.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the UK evaded these tariffs as a result of the trade deal between both nations.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the UK being temporarily spared from Trump's 50 percent steel tariffs

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