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UK Scrambles to Finalize Trade Deal as Trump’s Tariff Plan Looms

As President Trump prepares to announce universal tariffs, the UK negotiates concessions on agriculture while insisting on food standards as a red line.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met with U.S. President Donald Trum in the Oval Office at the White House in February. He had been hoping for an exemption to tariffs. (Photo by Carl Court - Pool/Getty Images)
Republicans in Congress representing rural seats are demanding the US agriculture sector has greater access to UK markets.

Overview

  • President Trump is set to unveil universal tariffs on imports, potentially imposing a 20% levy, which could significantly impact the UK economy.
  • The UK government is pursuing an 'economic prosperity deal' with the US to mitigate the effects of the tariffs but has yet to secure an agreement.
  • While the UK insists that food standards and animal welfare remain non-negotiable, it has not ruled out concessions on agriculture, including lowering tariffs on US meat imports.
  • US Republicans are pushing for greater access to UK markets for agricultural products, including gene-edited crops and advanced agri-tech, as part of the trade negotiations.
  • The National Farmers’ Union has raised concerns about potential compromises on food standards, warning of economic pressures on British farmers from increased competition.