UK PM May says working to ensure EU response to Trump metal tariffs is proportionate

Comments from officials representing UK PM Theresa May:

• Does not have bilateral meeting with US President Trump scheduled
• May will meet all other G7 leaders for bilateral talks during summit
• Says UK is working to ensure EU response to Trump metal tariffs is proportionate, within WTO rules
• Says UK wants to remain champion of global free trade

Also:

• Says does not want to use proposed Brexit backstop
• Focus is on making sure we 'end state' customs agreement
• Expects to have end state customs agreement in place by December 2021 at latest, hopefully sooner

via Reuters