Susanna Reid had viewers sitting up straight on Wednesday morning (12 March) when she dropped some unexpected breaking news live on Good Morning Britain. Hosting alongside Ed Balls, the ITV presenter interrupted the usual flow of the show to bring attention to a major international development.
She announced that new trade measures from US President Donald Trump were making waves, with tariffs on steel and aluminum imports being hiked to 25 percent. This move scraps previous exemptions for certain countries, sparking fresh concerns about a potential trade war.
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With the latest updates rolling in, Susanna and Ed quickly cut to Downing Street, where ITV’s political correspondent Louisa James was on hand to provide the latest on how the UK could be affected.
The discussion quickly gained traction as viewers absorbed the implications of Trump’s decision. With global markets already unpredictable, this latest move is set to create even more uncertainty. Susanna and Ed ensured that viewers were brought up to speed, breaking down what this could mean for Britain’s steel industry and international trade relations.
It was a moment that reminded everyone just how fast global politics can shift—and how the ripple effects of decisions made across the Atlantic can hit home here in the UK.
