UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump held discussions on Sunday relating to ongoing negotiations for a UK-US commerce settlement, Downing Avenue introduced.
For the reason that UK’s departure from the European Union, successive British governments have sought to ascertain a complete commerce pact with Washington. The talks between Starmer and Trump come at a vital time, with the US president making ready to implement a brand new wave of tariffs on April 2, a day he has known as “Liberation Day.”
In line with an official assertion from Downing Avenue, the 2 leaders acknowledged the progress made by their respective groups in negotiating an “financial prosperity deal” and agreed to speed up discussions within the coming week. “They agreed to remain in contact within the coming days,” the assertion added.
Trump has recommended {that a} favorable cope with the UK might assist mitigate the affect of the tariffs he plans to impose. Not like the European Union, which has vowed retaliation in opposition to US tariffs, Britain has avoided imposing countermeasures on American metal levies.
Whereas a proper settlement stays elusive, Starmer, who visited Washington in late February, has expressed optimism about securing a deal.
