President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer have reached a trade agreement that lowers U.S. tariffs on British autos, steel, and aluminum, while maintaining a 10% baseline tariff on other goods and boosting American exports of beef and ethanol.
President Donald Trump announced a new trade agreement with the United Kingdom on Thursday that cuts U.S. import taxes on key British goods - autos, steel, and aluminum - while preserving a 10% baseline tariff on other U.K. imports.
In return, the U.K. will lower tariffs on 2,500 American products, such as wine, olive oil, and sports gear, and increase imports of U.S. beef and ethanol. The U.K. also committed to simplifying customs procedures for U.S. goods.
The auto tariff on British cars will drop from 27.5% to 10% for up to 100,000 vehicles annually. Steel and aluminum tariffs will fall from 25% to zero. Trump called the 10% rate “a low number,” suggesting that other countries negotiating with the U.S. might face higher rates based on trade imbalances.
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Prime Minister Starmer, speaking to Trump during a public phone call on the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, called the deal “historic” and said it would help protect thousands of U.K. manufacturing jobs. Speaking later at a Jaguar Land Rover plant, Starmer said this agreement was “just the start” of broader trade engagement.
Trump touted the deal as evidence of his administration’s ability to secure favorable terms and remained optimistic about the U.S. economy, predicting a strong stock market performance. He downplayed inflation concerns and dismissed corporate warnings about price increases as negotiation tactics.
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White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Friday that early signs ahead of this weekend’s U.S.-China trade talks in Switzerland appear positive, with both sides showing mutual respect and a constructive tone.
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U.S. President Donald Trump signaled support for steep tariffs on Chinese imports, calling 80% levies “right” ahead of high-level trade talks in Geneva aimed at easing escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Azerbaijan showcased its green transition plan at the Copenhagen Ministerial, targeting 30% renewable energy by 2030. The country also secured a $300 billion climate finance pledge and helped finalize a key carbon market agreement, highlighting its growing role in global climate action.
European foreign ministers signed the Lviv Statement supporting a special tribunal and a U.S.-backed ceasefire, during a visit to Ukraine that included a memorial tribute to fallen soldiers.
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Friday that early signs ahead of this weekend’s U.S.-China trade talks in Switzerland appear positive, with both sides showing mutual respect and a constructive tone.
A new U.S.-supported initiative to deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza is expected to start operating shortly, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said Friday, though specific details are yet to be made public.
U.S. President Donald Trump signaled support for steep tariffs on Chinese imports, calling 80% levies “right” ahead of high-level trade talks in Geneva aimed at easing escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing.
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