Trump signs order confirming parts of UK-US tariff deal
By: | Published: 2025-06-17 08:01:00 | Source: www.bbc.com
Business reporter
A deal removing some trade barriers between the UK and US has been signed off by President Donald Trump.
The move will bring into force parts of an agreement agreed between the two countries last month, and reduce tariffs on UK cars being shipped to the US.
It comes after weeks of talks to implement parts of the pact, which the UK government hopes will shield British businesses from the impact of Trump’s tariffs.
But the deal includes a 10% levy on most UK goods, including cars, and did not address the expected removal of charges on steel imports.
Speaking at the G7 summit in Canada, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called the move a “very important day” for both…
