Prime minister’s comments come after White House signals Britain will be spared 50% steel and aluminium tariffs
Keir Starmer has said he hopes a trade deal struck last month with the US could come into effect “in just a couple of weeks”, as the White House has signalled that the UK will be spared the 50% steel and aluminium tariffs that came into force on Wednesday.
Donald Trump said he had decided to “provide different treatment” to the UK, after the deal was agreed between Washington and London – though it is yet to be signed.