Trump and Starmer call trade deal ‘historic,’ but questions remain

President Trump announced a significant trade deal with the United Kingdom during a Oval Office meeting, signaling potential new approaches in global trade negotiations after imposing sweeping tariffs on trading partners last month. The agreement, which includes reducing U.S. tariffs on British aluminum and steel while keeping import duties at 10% for most U.K. car exports, marks a rare step back from Trump's protectionist policies. While the deal offers some relief to U.S.-UK relations, it still imposes higher taxes on certain imported goods, raising concerns about its broader impact on trade dynamics between the two nations.