OVAL OFFICE: US President Donald Trump and British PM Keir Starmer have announced a trade deal here on Thu (8th May, 2025).
Taking to the X, Starmer stated: “Today I’ve secured a deal with the US that boosts British businesses and saves thousands of British jobs. I promised to protect British car makers and save our steel. This deal delivers on that promise. And British workers, families, and firms will feel the benefit.”
According to details, ten percent duty will be charged for the goods imported from UK. Britain will be lowering its tariffs from 5.1% to 1.8%. Trump held that would open a tremendous market for his country. Taking to Social Media Trump said: “The agreement with the United Kingdom is a full and comprehensive one that will cement the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom for many years to come…
“Because of our long time history and allegiance together, it is a great honor to have the United Kingdom as our FIRST announcement. Many other deals, which are in serious stages of negotiation, to follow!” However, pundits at the helm of affairs pointed out that the so-called agreement is not that comprehensive and requires months of pondering over.
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