In recent discussions, US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer are exploring economic agreements to protect British imports from new tariffs. Tensions rise as a significant 25% import tax on US car imports threatens British luxury car manufacturers. British officials scramble to finalize a deal before Trump's planned implementation of high tariffs, reflecting a critical moment in UK-US relations. Downing Street remains hopeful about reaching an agreement that could safeguard British goods, showcasing the urgency and importance of successful negotiations in the current economic landscape.
British officials are racing to avoid Mr Trump's self-styled Liberation Day on Wednesday, which will see high tariffs slapped on imported goods from around the world.
Sir Keir spoke with the US president in what Downing Street described as part of productive negotiations towards a deal, agreeing to stay in touch in the coming days.
They hope to secure a UK-US economic prosperity deal which will exempt British goods from tariffs on imports into America.
Mr Trump announced a 25 per cent import tax on all cars imported to the US, a measure expected to hit British luxury car makers such as Rolls-Royce and Aston Martin.
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