The United States and United Kingdom have reached a breakthrough trade agreement that will slash U.S. tariffs on British steel, aluminium, and automobiles, while opening the UK to increased American agricultural and industrial exports. Announced jointly by President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, the deal marks the first bilateral accord struck by the U.S. since Trump imposed sweeping 10% tariffs on nearly all trading partners in April. Described by Trump as a “full and comprehensive” agreement, the deal is framed as a redefinition of the special ... (full story)