UK-US trade deal could come into effect in ‘a couple of weeks’, Starmer says

UK-US trade deal could come into effect in ‘a couple of weeks’, Starmer says - short news


Prime minister’s comments come after White House signals Britain will be spared 50% steel and aluminium tariffs

Keir Starmer has said he hopes a trade deal struck last month with the US could come into effect “in just a couple of weeks”, as the White House has signalled that the UK will be spared the 50% steel and aluminium tariffs that came into force on Wednesday.

Donald Trump said he had decided to “provide different treatment” to the UK, after the deal was..


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source: The Guardian - 04.06.2025

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