Starmer's move was a calculated risk, but did it pay off? 
Still, can't help feeling that US is holding all the cards here... 
Farmers are bearing the brunt of this... 
UK needs to stand up for itself, not just to avoid Trump's wrath. 
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Starmer's move was a calculated risk, but did it pay off? Still, can't help feeling that US is holding all the cards here... Farmers are bearing the brunt of this... UK needs to stand up for itself, not just to avoid Trump's wrath. I think its a pretty bold move by Starmer's team, but it does show how far things have changed in British politics. The UK used to be all about standing up to US presidents and defending its interests, but now it seems like they're more focused on avoiding controversy. 
I get why they didn't want to escalate the situation, especially with Trump's track record of making unpredictable decisions. But at the same time, I can see how not retaliating against the tariffs could be seen as "weak" or "cowardly". It feels like there's a bit of a disconnect between what Starmer is trying to achieve and what his constituents want.
I'm also curious about what this means for British farmers. They're already struggling with low prices and Brexit-related uncertainty, so adding US tariffs to the mix doesn't help. But maybe by not engaging with Trump, Starmer's team is able to keep the focus on finding a long-term solution that benefits everyone involved.
Wow, the UK's approach to this situation is pretty interesting . I mean, they're choosing not to engage with Trump's aggression, which is a big departure from how things were done in the past. It's like they're trying to de-escalate the situation, but at the same time, it's also making them vulnerable to being taken advantage of. The question is, are they prioritizing their relationships with the US over the interests of their own farmers?
. I mean, they're choosing not to engage with Trump's aggression, which is a big departure from how things were done in the past. It's like they're trying to de-escalate the situation, but at the same time, it's also making them vulnerable to being taken advantage of. The question is, are they prioritizing their relationships with the US over the interests of their own farmers? I'm not sure if Starmer's team is being super cool or totally clueless 
. One minute they're like "We're gonna stand up to Trump" and the next they're all meh about it 
. I get what they're trying to do, avoiding more drama in the trade deal, but can't we just show some backbone for once? Like, don't we want to be seen as a strong partner with our allies 
? The farmers are getting roasted and I'm not sure if this is really helping them or not 
. It's all just so... uncertain 
. What do you guys think? Should the UK have stood up for itself?