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Andy Burnham GB News opinion

British PM Andy Burnham is being warned that tougher UK sanctions on Israel could risk triggering a trade clash with Trump. Burnham prepares 'robust' measures to target goods and services linked to Israeli settlements in the West Bank. More than 140 Labour MPs back tougher action. Some Labour figures fear Trump may retaliate with tariffs or other trade penalties. This retaliation could potentially put UK-U.S. relations under strain ahead of the PM's first meeting with Trump next month. The author questions why tougher sanctions on ISRAEL should necessitate an AMERICAN response of any kind.

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Andy Burnham GB News opinion

British PM Andy Burnham is being warned that tougher UK sanctions on Israel could risk triggering a trade clash with Trump. Burnham prepares 'robust' measures to target goods and services linked to Israeli settlements in the West Bank. More than 140 Labour MPs back tougher action. Some Labour figures fear Trump may retaliate with tariffs or other trade penalties. This retaliation could potentially put UK-U.S. relations under strain ahead of the PM's first meeting with Trump next month. The author questions why tougher sanctions on ISRAEL should necessitate an AMERICAN response of any kind.

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