Sir Keir Starmer and Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump discussed “continuous and productive” trade negotiations, their first conference call since the U.S. president imposed tariffs on British goods at the age of fifteen.
A Downing Street spokesman said the Prime Minister stressed his commitment to “free and open trade and the importance of protecting national interests.”
They added that the two leaders also discussed “the situation in Ukraine, Iran and the latest action taken against Hotis, Yemen.”
Sir Kyle hopes to reach a deal with the United States after Trump’s 10% tariff on British goods and a higher 25% tax on automobiles, steel and aluminum.
“The leaders first discussed the ongoing and productive discussions on trade between the UK and the US,” Statement No. 10 said in a statement.
The White House phone reading said the two leaders discussed bilateral trade, ongoing negotiations to reach a peaceful solution to the Ukrainian conflict and security in the Middle East.
It added that Trump is looking forward to his upcoming A Congressional visit with King Charles III In the UK later this year.
JD Vance said on Tuesday there is a “good opportunity” A deal with the UK.
Trump announced a series of tariffs earlier this month and has since sold stocks in the global stock market.
The S&P 500 index listed by the largest companies in the United States, the UK FTSE 100, the German DAX and the French CAC 40 have recovered some value Trump delayed some tariffs and made exceptionsbut lower than before April 2.
The current tariff policy now signs a 10% “baseline” tariff on all import rates from all imports from the UK, France and other long-term trading partners. China faces stricter tariffs.
Tariffs are taxes on companies purchasing goods from overseas, but companies often transfer fees from tariffs to consumers or sellers overseas.
The World Trade Organization said on Wednesday Global trade will shrink due to tariffs International Monetary Fund Lower forecasts for its growth.
Britain has been working to avoid tariffs by reaching some kind of economic agreement with the United States, while the EU and Canada have responded at counter-tax rates.
