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    Home - Politics - US-UK trade deal ‘done’, says Trump as he meets Starmer at G7
    Politics Updated:June 17, 2025

    US-UK trade deal ‘done’, says Trump as he meets Starmer at G7

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    US-UK trade deal ‘done’, says Trump as he meets Starmer at G7

    Cliff Notes – US-UK trade deal ‘done’

    • US President Donald Trump announced the signing of the UK-US trade deal, highlighting its potential to create jobs and boost income in both nations.
    • The deal includes tariff reductions on UK aerospace goods and car imports, while discussions on levies for British steel remain ongoing.
    • Both leaders praised the agreement as a significant step forward in strengthening bilateral relations, with Trump calling Starmer a “great” prime minister.

    US-UK trade deal ‘done’, says Trump as he meets Starmer at G7 | Politics News

    The UK-US trade deal has been signed and is “done”, US President Donald Trump has said as he met Sir Keir Starmer at the G7 summit.

    The US president told reporters in Canada: “We signed it, and it’s done. It’s a fair deal for both. It’ll produce a lot of jobs, a lot of income.”

    Sir Keir said the document “implements” the deal to cut tariffs on cars and aerospace, describing it as a “really important agreement”.

    “So this is a very good day for both of our countries – a real sign of strength,” the prime minister added.

    Mr Trump added that the UK was “very well protected” against any future tariffs, saying: “You know why? Because I like them”.

    However, he did not say whether levies on British steel exports to the US would be set to 0%, saying “we’re gonna let you have that information in a little while”.

    What exactly does trade deal being ‘done’ mean?

    The government says the US “has committed” to removing tariffs (taxes on imported goods) on UK aerospace goods, such as engines and aircraft parts, which currently stand at 10%.

    That is “expected to come into force by the end of the month”.

    Tariffs on car imports will drop from 27.5% to 10%, the government says, which “saves car manufacturers hundreds of millions a year, and protects tens of thousands of jobs”.

    The White House says there will be a quote of 100,000 cars eligible for import at that level each year.

    But on steel, the story is a little more complicated.

    Not a free-trade deal

    Ministers have hailed the US deal alongside trade deals with the European Union and India.

    But the US agreement is much more limited than the full-fat trade deal that has long been discussed on Downing Street. The scope of what was signed on Monday also appeared more restricted than the general terms of the deal as outlined last month.

    Trump has previously declared the pact on tariffs is a “major trade deal”, but it is not. The US president does not have the authority to sign free-trade agreements without the approval of Congress.

    Trump said Sir Keir had done “what other people… haven’t been able to do” in securing such a deal with the US.

    Only country exempted from the global 50% tariff rate

    The UK is the only country exempted from the global 50% tariff rate on steel – which means the UK rate remains at the original level of 25%.

    That tariff was expected to be lifted entirely, but the government now says it will “continue to go further and make progress towards 0% tariffs on core steel products as agreed”.

    The White House says the US will “promptly construct a quota at most-favoured-nation rates for steel and aluminium articles”.

    Other key parts of the deal include import and export quotas for beef – and the government is keen to emphasise that “any US imports will need to meet UK food safety standards”.

    There is no change to tariffs on pharmaceuticals for the moment, and the government says “work will continue to protect industry from any further tariffs imposed”.

    The White House says they “committed to negotiate significantly preferential treatment outcomes”.

    Mr Trump also praised Sir Keir as a “great” prime minister, adding: “We’ve been talking about this deal for six years, and he’s done what they haven’t been able to do.”

    He added: “We’re very longtime partners and allies and friends and we’ve become friends in a short period of time.

    “He’s slightly more liberal than me to put it mildly… but we get along.”

    Sir Keir added that “we make it work”.

    As the pair exited a mountain lodge in the Canadian Rockies where the summit is being held, Mr Trump held up a physical copy of the trade agreement to show reporters.

    Several leaves of paper fell from the binding, and Sir Keir quickly stooped to pick them up, saying: “A very important document.”

    US President Donald Trump (L) shakes hands with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as they speak to reporters after meeting during the Group of Seven (G7) Summit at the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada on June 16, 2025.

    The US president also appeared to mistakenly refer to a “trade agreement with the European Union” at one point as he stood alongside the British prime minister.

    Mr Trump announced his “Liberation Day” tariffs on countries in April. At the time, he announced 10% “reciprocal” rates on all UK exports – as well as separately announced 25% levies on cars and steel.

    In a joint televised phone call in May, Sir Keir and Mr Trump announced the UK and US had agreed on a trade deal – but added the details were being finalised.

    Ahead of the G7 summit, the prime minister said he would meet Mr Trump for “one-on-one” talks, and added the agreement “really matters for the vital sectors that are safeguarded under our deal, and we’ve got to implement that”.


    Sources

    US-UK trade deal ‘done’, says Trump as he meets Starmer at G7 – Sky News

    US-UK trade deal has been signed and is ‘done’, US president Donald Trump says – ITVX

    US-UK trade deal ‘done’, says Trump as he meets Starmer at G7 – Yahoo

    Trump says UK is protected from tariffs ‘because I like them’ as trade deal is signed off – The Guardian

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