Breaking news: Trump announces trade deal with Britain
It’s the first such agreement since the administration imposed tariffs.
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May 8, 2025, 11:10 a.m. ET

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Trump Announces Trade Deal With Britain

The agreement is the first since President Trump imposed stiff tariffs on dozens of America’s trading partners. Trump said the deal would remake the global trading system, even as he added that its details were still being finalized.

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