'Historic' deal on trade hailed by PM and Trump

THE conclusion of a US-UK trade agreement is a “fantastic, historic day”, Sir Keir Starmer said as he and Donald Trump formally announced the deal.

- CHRISTOPHER MCKEON

Speaking to Sir Keir from the White House, the US president said the agreement was a “great deal for both countries”.

Mr Trump said the “final details” of the agreement were still being “written up”, adding: “The actual deal is a very conclusive one we think, just about everything has been approved.”

The government has been pursuing a deal with the US to reduce the impact of sweeping tariffs imposed by Mr Trump last month, which placed a 10% levy on all UK exports and a 25% charge on steel, aluminium and cars.

Previous governments have also attempted to secure a free trade agreement with the US, but with no success.

Mr Trump said: “The US and UK have been working for years to try and make a deal and it never quite got there.

“It did with this prime minister, so I want to just congratulate you.”