UK Races to Finalize US Trade Deal Before Trump's Tariff Deadline

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Trump are in last-minute negotiations to avoid 25% tariffs on UK automotive imports, with potential concessions on the table.

The UK government is urgently negotiating with the US to secure a trade agreement ahead of the April 2 'Liberation Day' tariff deadline announced by President Trump.
Trump's planned 25% tariffs on UK automotive imports could significantly impact the British economy if no deal is reached.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds have engaged directly with US officials, including a recent phone call between Starmer and Trump.
The UK may consider scrapping its digital services tax on tech giants as a concession to secure a deal, though this could have domestic financial implications.
The potential agreement, described as an 'economic prosperity deal,' is critical for post-Brexit economic stability but must also avoid straining UK-EU trade relations.