Emre Yumlu 
US President Donald Trump is preparing to announce a long-anticipated comprehensive trade agreement with the United Kingdom.
Trump Calls It the “First Major Deal”
President Trump hinted at a trade deal in a post on the social media platform Truth Social. On Thursday morning, he clarified that the first announced country was the United Kingdom.
Trump stated:
“This agreement with the United Kingdom will further solidify the historic friendship between the US and the UK. It reflects our long-standing alliance. This is the first deal we are announcing, but many more are on the way.“
Details Still Unclear, Likely a Framework Agreement
No official details have been released about the scope of the deal yet. While British officials have confirmed the agreement, they have not provided specifics. US international trade expert Timothy C. Brightbill noted that the announcement is likely “a framework to begin negotiations” rather than a finalized agreement.
Likely topics under discussion include:
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Reduction of British tariffs on US cars and agricultural products
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Removal of digital taxes on US tech firms
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Mutual tariff and digital trade regulations
Tariffs and Negotiation Timeline
The Trump administration recently imposed high tariffs on many trading partners but paused most of them for 90 days in response to market backlash, aiming to finalize trade agreements within that window. Compared to other countries, the UK faced milder penalties, as it imports more from the US than it exports.
However, the UK still remains subject to Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum, and automobiles — key issues British officials are prioritizing in negotiations with the US.
Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates Following U.S.-U.K. Trade Agreement!
The Bank of England has taken a significant step in monetary policy following the announcement of a new trade deal between the United States and the United Kingdom. The central bank lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.25%, aiming to support economic growth and balance the potential impacts of the agreement.
The move is intended to reinforce the positive market sentiment created by the deal and to stimulate domestic demand. Officials stated that the rate cut is expected to ease credit conditions for both businesses and consumers, thereby boosting overall economic activity.
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