"Game-Changing" Trade Deal Seals Between Trump and UK
Trump seals trade accord with Britain
Get ready for a bold move in global trade! US President Trump announced a groundbreaking trade deal with the UK, touting it as a major triumph for both nations. The agreement, which Trump shared on his Truth Social platform, aims to fortify the relationship between the US and UK, according to Trump's post.
Though details are still scarce, media speculations hinted at potential relief from Trump's tariffs for the UK, especially in the automotive sector, with negotiations likely in agricultural products and digital services taxes.
Tariff Relief and Key Sectors
While specifics are yet to be disclosed, here's what we know so far:
- Agricultural Products and Ethanol: Under the agreement, the UK will provide duty-free access for American ethanol, benefiting the U.S. corn farmers who produce ethanol feedstock.
- Steel and Aluminum: The US will remove tariffs on UK steel and aluminum imports, provided the UK meets U.S. supply chain security requirements.
- Cars and Auto Parts: The US will establish a 100,000-vehicle quota for UK automotive imports at a 10% tariff rate, along with provisions for auto parts.
- Digital Services: More information on digital services within the trade deal is yet to be revealed.
Chlorinated Chicken and Hormone-Treated Beef
Currently, the UK faces a 10% tariff on most exports, with 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum and on cars and car parts. The UK has recently signed a comprehensive and long-term free trade agreement with India, marking a new era of trade, as per Prime Minister Keir Starmer's announcement.
It remains to be seen whether this agreement with the US could hinder a potential rapprochement with the EU. Reports suggest that US food standards will not be recognized, and there will be no chlorinated chicken or hormone-treated beef in British supermarkets, as per the Financial Times.
Political Implications
Starmer, along with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council President António Costa, are hoping to propel a deepening of common relations at an EU-UK summit on May 19. However, the impact on EU relations and potential dynamic agreements in the area of animal health and food standards still needs further scrutiny.
Sources: ntv.de, spl/dpa/DJ
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- The trade deal announced by Donald Trump between the US and UK could potentially see relief from tariffs, particularly in the automotive sector and digital services taxes, as media speculations suggest.
- As part of the agreement, the UK will provide duty-free access for American ethanol, benefiting US corn farmers who produce ethanol feedstock.
- The US will remove tariffs on UK steel and aluminum imports, subject to the UK meeting US supply chain security requirements.
- A 100,000-vehicle quota for UK automotive imports at a 10% tariff rate has been established by the US, along with provisions for auto parts.
- Despite the potential trade deal, US food standards will not be recognized, and there will be no chlorinated chicken or hormone-treated beef in British supermarkets, as reported by the Financial Times.
