Donald Trump Makes Trade Deal With UK

 

President Donald Trump announced a trade agreement with the United Kingdom, describing it as "full and comprehensive". This is the first deal since Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on over 70 countries in April 2025.

The trade deal aims to lower tariffs on certain goods, particularly in sectors like car manufacturing and steel, which were hit by the United States. levies of 25% on steel, aluminum, and cars, and a 10% baseline tariff on the UK. In exchange, Britain is expected to reduce its tariffs on U.S. tech companies. 

Details of the agreement remain limited, with some sources suggesting it may be a framework or "agreement in concept" requiring further negotiation, as trade deals typically take months or years to finalize. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has cultivated a positive relationship with Trump, hailed the deal as a step to strengthen economic ties, though concerns persist in the UK about maintaining food standards and the deal’s economic impact.