UK-US trade deal: Boris Johnson says Brexit to thank as Donald Trump confirms major win for Britain – ‘That’s for ding-dang sure!’
Britain’s new “full and comprehensive” trade deal with the US would not have been possible without Brexit, according to former Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Leaving the European Union gave Britain control over its own tariffs and its ability to negotiate trade deals with other nations, hence Johnson’s insistence that the move has bolstered Britain.
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Starmer has made securing a trade deal with Britain’s transatlantic allies a key priority amid fears Trump’s sweeping tariffs will have an adverse effect on the British economy.
Measures included a general 10 per cent levy on all UK exports and a 25 per cent charge on steel, aluminium and cars.
Some reports have suggested an agreement could see the UK cut some tariffs on US products and potentially make changes to the digital services tax, which hits US tech companies.
The President said on Tuesday that he and top officials would review potential trade deals over the next two weeks.
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In his VE Day speech this morning, Starmer addressed the upcoming announcement, telling voters: “Make no mistake, I will always act in our national interest, for workers, businesses and families, to deliver security and renewal for our country.”
The Prime Minister’s comments come as polling reveals widespread public scepticism about the deal.
The research, conducted Tuesday and Wednesday by JL Partners for campaign group 38 Degrees, shows Britons overwhelmingly prefer the EU as a trading partner, with 67 per cent favouring the European bloc compared to just 14 per cent for the US.
The polling reveals deep concerns among the British public about the trade deal with the US.
Almost two in three Britons (64 per cent) fear that a UK-US trade agreement would give Donald Trump greater influence over the UK government.
More than two thirds (68 per cent) say they do not trust the US to agree to a fair deal.
An overwhelming majority (78 per cent) wants the government to stand up to the US President in trade negotiations.
These findings come from research carried out earlier this week for campaign group 38 Degrees.
Specific concerns about the deal’s content have also emerged from the polling.
A substantial 73 per cent of Britons say they would be worried if the government agreed to reduce current food standards.
Meanwhile, 57 per cent express concern about potential tax reductions for US tech giants, including 62% of those who voted Labour in 2024.
