Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Starmer: US-UK Trade Deal Close, No Hurdles Left
The UK is close to making a trade deal with the US.
This deal would mean the US charges less tax on cars and steel from the UK.
In return, the UK will buy more beef and fuel from the US.
This deal is good for car and steel companies.
Negotiations are focused on how steel is made to make sure it follows trade rules.
Keir Starmer believes the US-UK trade deal is in its final stages with no remaining obstacles.
Starmer stated the agreement will likely be finalized soon, following recent negotiations.
The deal aims to reduce US tariffs on UK car imports and steel, and increase UK imports of US beef and ethanol.
Car manufacturers and the steel sector would benefit from the agreement.
Discussions about steel include melt-and-pour rules to prevent tariff circumvention.
- Who
- Keir Starmer and US officials are involved in the trade deal.
- What
- The UK is close to finalizing a trade deal with the US.
- When
- Talks are ongoing, and Starmer anticipates a resolution soon.
- Where
- Negotiations occurred in London, and Starmer made the comments ahead of a G-7 summit.
- Why
- The deal aims to boost the UK economy and protect key industries from tariffs.
Business concerns
Government Stance
Key Sectors impacted
Business concerns
Car manufacturers want the deal to lower tariffs.
Government Stance
The US steel tariff is harming the steel industry and needs to be dealt with.
- Main Player
- Keir Starmer
- Trade Deal Target
- US-UK
- Car Tariff Reduction (Proposed)
- 27.5% to 10%
- Steel Tariff Reduction (Proposed)
- 25% to 0%
- US Steel Tariff (Current)
- 25%
- Car Import Limit
- 100,000 vehicles annually