Trump warns US-UK trade deal ‘can always be changed’ with relations in ‘sad state’
Summary
President Donald Trump has said the US-UK trade deal made last year can be changed, expressing frustration with the UK's response to US actions in the Middle East. UK leaders say the two countries still have a strong partnership despite disagreements, but tensions remain over the economic impact of the Iran conflict and trade relations.Key Facts
- The US and UK signed a trade deal last May that reduced some US tariffs on UK cars, aluminum, and steel.
- President Trump said the trade deal "can always be changed" and criticized the UK for not supporting the US in Middle East conflicts.
- UK ministers show frustration over the economic fallout from US actions in Iran, which could lead to a global recession affecting the UK strongly.
- Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she is angry about the US launching strikes without clear goals.
- UK Labour leader Keir Starmer said he is tired of Trump’s actions causing rising energy costs.
- Starmer’s office said the UK-US "special relationship" is strong and covers many areas beyond any one issue.
- Starmer is focusing more on ties with the European Union due to economic and security benefits.
- President Trump suggested a ceasefire with Iran could happen before King Charles’s US visit in April.
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