PM hails 'historic day' as trade deal agreed with US

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.

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Speaking to the Prime Minister from the White House, the United States 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 UK 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.