Sir Keir Starmer has actually talked to Donald Trump in the very first call with the United States President considering that he revealed 10% tariffs on all items imported to America from the UK.
The 2 leaders went over the “continuous and efficient conversations” on trade in between the 2 nations, a Downing Street representative stated.
“The Prime Minister repeated his dedication to totally free and open trade and the value of securing the nationwide interest,” No 10 stated.
They likewise discussed the circumstance in Ukraine, Iran and current action taken versus the Houthis in Yemen.
It is the very first time they have actually spoken considering that Mr Trump revealed a range of tariffs on nations on April 2 in what he called “freedom day”.
He enforced a 10% tariff on UK items. A 25% levy on vehicle imports revealed previously likewise uses to the UK.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is because of hold talks with the White Home next week amidst efforts to strike a trade offer, which Britain hopes can assist soften the impact of the tariffs.
Nevertheless, Mr Trump stated on Thursday he remained in “no rush” to reach any offers due to the fact that of the incomes his brand-new tariffs are producing.
Mr Trump stated great deals of nations wished to reach offers “honestly … more than I do”, which any arrangements would come “at a particular point”.
The United States president likewise recommended that a date for September was being set for him to check out the King in the UK.