The US trade deal may not be as “full and comprehensive” as Donald Trump said on Truth Social last night – but Keir Starmer looks to have secured a solid agreement for Britain.
The UK and US have agreed terms on a landmark deal which could save British jobs, The i Paper understands. Trade experts will pore over the details later today.
The Prime Minister signed off the deal late on Wednesday after a week of intensive talks between negotiators concluded in Washington DC.
The terms are expected to be announced by the US President at 3pm UK time, and will see an end to the 25 per cent tariff on steel and cars. It is a boost to the UK auto industry, which was worth about £9bn last year.
Negotiations on reducing the US-imposed 10 per cent tariffs across all sectors are expected to be continued in the near future.
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What's really in the UK's Trump trade deal
- by: Kitty Donaldson
- 2025-05-08
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- 05/08/2025
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