Trump announces ‘total’ US-UK trade deal amid diplomatic theatrics

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 6:21 am

President Trump declared a “total and complete” trade deal between the United States and the United Kingdom, with anticipations of further related announcements. The move, aimed at easing tariff tensions, turns the trade arena into a grand stage—where diplomacy meets a touch of theatrical bravado.

globalnews.ca / U.S., UK to announce trade pact, Trump’s 1st deal since tariffs began

Trump said the deal would be a “full and comprehensive one that will cement the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom for many years to come.”

ledevoir.com / Trump annonce un accord commercial entre les États-Unis et le Royaume-Uni

Cet accord «total et complet» est le premier «de beaucoup d’autres», affirme le président américain.

citynews.ca / US and UK expected to make announcements after Trump touts a ‘major trade deal’

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and Britain are expected to announce a trade deal on Thursday that will lower the burden of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs and potentially deliver a political victory for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Trump said on Wednesday that he would announce a…

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