US President Trump threatens UK trade deal amid criticism of Iran war stance
via Punch Nigeria4 hours ago2 min read
US President Donald Trump has threatened to alter a trade agreement with the UK, which currently caps US tariffs at 10 percent on most British-manufactured goods. This threat comes as Trump criticized Britain's lack of support in the Iran war. Despite the tensions, Trump stated that the strained relationship would not negatively affect King Charles III's upcoming state visit to the US. The trade agreement, concluded last year, saw the UK open its markets to American ethanol and beef in exchange for favorable US tariffs. However, this advantage has been weakened by a Supreme Court decision and subsequent temporary tariffs imposed by Washington. Transatlantic ties have deteriorated, particularly over the Middle East conflict, with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer refusing initial US requests to use British bases for strikes on Iran. Starmer's government has recently adopted a tougher stance towards the US, with Finance Minister Rachel Reeves criticizing Trump's war with Iran and Health Minister Wes Streeting calling his language "incendiary, provocative, outrageous."
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