From Tariffs to Triumph? White House Signals ‘Very Positive’ Progress in UK Trade Talks

The White House said today that negotiations on a new trade agreement with the United Kingdom are proceeding in a "very positive direction," raising hopes for a breakthrough that would save the UK from recently imposed U.S. tariffs. In a press briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the administration is weighing trade proposals from more than 15 countries, with several deals to be announced "very soon."

 

Vice President JD Vance reaffirmed optimism in an interview, saying he is confident the UK will get a "great agreement" because of the president's longtime affection for the country and the solid economic and cultural bond between the two countries. "We're obviously working very hard with Keir Starmer's government," Vance said, citing the significance of the United Kingdom's relationship with the United States.

 

Although the details of the prospective deal remain under wraps, insiders suggest the UK is currently "in the deal space," and both sides are looking for a mutually beneficial arrangement that would reduce tariffs and expand bilateral trade. Observers note that, even if the deal is not a full free trade agreement, it represents a huge leap forward in UK-U.S. economic relations in the post-Brexit era.

 

Source: Sky News