Posted on 03/02/2025 2:23:42 PM PST by Vendome
The UK could be set to dodge US tariffs with work to begin on a new US-UK trade deal, it was revealed during Sir Keir Starmer’s visit to US President Donald Trump.
Following discussions with Sir Keir, the President told a press conference on Thursday: “We’re going to have a great trade agreement, one way or another.
“We’re going to end up with a very good trade agreement for both countries and we are working on that as we speak.”
“We’ll see if we can do something pretty quickly. But we’re going to make some great trade agreements with the UK and with the Prime Minister, and it’ll happen very quickly.”
Asked if Starmer, who he also described as a “tough negotiator” and “terrific in our discussions” had convinced him not to impose trade tariffs on the UK, Trump said: “He tried.”
US tariffs on British steel imports are looming and the US president had previously hinted he could target the UK further, as well as suggesting he could impose 25 per cent tariffs on goods from the European Union (EU).
Trump said: “He was working hard, I’ll tell you that. He earned whatever the hell they pay him over there, but he tried.
“I think there’s a very good chance that in the case of these two great, friendly countries, I think we could very well end up with a real trade deal where the tariffs wouldn’t be necessary. We’ll see.”
The US President also told reporters that he uses tariffs to “even things up” on trade, adding: “We’ve been treated badly by a lot, we’re using tariffs and… it’s not about inflation, it’s about fairness, and the inflation for us has not existed. I don’t think it’s going to exist.”
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One voice of reason -
Europe is going to have to defend itself
https://x.com/i/status/1896061071875850387
Who really wants any Brit automobiles?
“Who really wants any Brit automobiles?”
Especially not Jaguars...
All that Rovers on Land stuff seems overpriced.
There were some kinda kool, Diesel, m/t longer wheelbase vehicles some years back.
Since you ask, Me.
I have several.
All made before the USG - DOT meddled and messed up ALL the cars.
I still have a ‘68 MGB.
A total hanger queen.
The Leaning Tower of London?
EC
Big Bend?
EC
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