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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said there are no “hiccups or obstacles” remaining in the way of finalizing a trade deal with the US and indicated that an agreement would likely come soon.
Critics argue the recent UK-US trade deal could undercut domestic producers, introduce lower standards for food and even compromise public health.
The Business Secretary took the opportunity to meet Howard Lutnick to push for progress on the US-UK trade deal announced last month.
UK business optimism rebounded in May to its highest level since the aftermath of Labour’s first budget after a deal to ease trade tensions between Britain and the US, according to a closely watched survey.
LONDON: Prime Minister Keir Starmer would need President Donald Trump to be "extraordinarily generous" to meet his ambition of finalising the UK-US tariff deal in two weeks, according to Britain's former top trade negotiator.
Major steel producer British Steel was taken over by the government in April, amid trade uncertainty and global oversupply of the metal.
There is growing frustration that an agreement made last month has yet to take effect. Additional steel and aluminium tariffs remain at 25 per cent.
The India-UK agreement includes several key provisions designed to protect both countries’ domestic interests while facilitating trade.
Trump has agreed a 'cars for agriculture' deal Top story today is news of an imminent UK-US trade deal. More imported beef and ethanol will be allowed in exchange for reduced tariffs on British car exports,