Trump Threatens Changes to UK Trade Deal Amid Row with Starmer

2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 15

US President Donald Trump has threatened to alter or reverse the UK-US trade deal, citing dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's policies.
Trump criticised Starmer for refusing to back the US in its conflict with Iran, suggesting the Economic Prosperity Deal could be changed.
The deal, agreed in 2025, reduced tariffs on UK exports and was hailed as a major win for British industry; its future is now uncertain.

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