Starmer and Trump have ‘productive discussions’ on UK-US trade deal as tariff threat looms
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Starmer and Trump have ‘productive’ talk on tariffs
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump have held a Sunday night phone call to discuss ongoing trade negotiations and the potential threat of US tariffs on UK goods.
- The leaders agreed to continue negotiations "at pace" towards a UK-US economic prosperity deal. Downing Street described the discussion as “productive”.
- The call follows Mr Trump's announcement of a 25 per cent import tax on all cars entering the US, a move that could significantly impact UK car manufacturers.
- The UK government is seeking an exemption from these tariffs, with Home Secretary Yvette Cooper stating that "no option is off the table" in terms of the UK's response.
- Sir Keir and Mr Trump also discussed the war in Ukraine and agreed on the importance of maintaining pressure on Russia.