Trump and Starmer hail limited U.S.-U.K. trade deal, but 10% duties remain
japantimes.co.jpPublished: 5/8/2025
Summary
U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announce a limited trade deal that keeps Trump’s 10% tariffs on British goods intact while expanding agricultural access for both nations and lowering U.S. car import duties from Britain. The preliminary agreement, part of Trump’s broader effort to renegotiate global trade after his protectionist policies led to steep tariffs aimed at shrinking the U.S. $1.2 trillion goods trade deficit, comes as Trump and Starmer are joined by top trade officials in pushing negotiations with Chinese counterparts.