Donald Trump has signed off on the transatlantic trade deal, assuring The Sun that the UK will be “very well protected” in the coming years, as he has a fondness for the British people.
The US President insisted it was a “fair deal for both” as he proudly showed off the agreement after meeting with Sir Keir Starmer at the G7 summit.
According to the deal, cars will face a 10% duty instead of the previous 25%, and surcharges on the aerospace industry will be completely eliminated.
But it appears that a deal on steel tariffs, currently at 25 per cent, is still being negotiated by the two sides.
The US leader added that information would come in a “little while”.
The President said the UK would be safe from future levies when pressed by The Sun following the signing.
Mr Trump said: “The UK is very well protected, you know why? Because I like them.”
He also added that the deal will bring “a lot of jobs, a lot of income”.
The UK has held a series of talks with the US since Mr Trump imposed punishing tariffs on the UK and other countries on April 2.
Sir Keir said that the agreement was a “sign of strength” between the two nations.
Trump lavished praise on the PM saying “We’re friends”. He added that he had struck a deal that six other Prime Ministers couldn’t strike.
The deal is being seen as a huge positive step towards a growing relationship between the US and UK.
Trump even praised Starmer for the work he has been doing since winning the election for Labour by a landslide last year.
The leader from Washington remarked, “The prime minister has done an excellent job. I want to convey this to the people of the United Kingdom. He’s performed exceptionally well.”
