
Thu May 08 20:13:49 UTC 2025: ## US and UK Strike Trade Deal, Slashing Tariffs on Cars, Steel, and Agricultural Goods
**Washington, D.C./London –** The United States and Britain announced a significant trade agreement Thursday, resulting in reduced tariffs on a range of goods. The deal will see the U.S. lower tariffs on British-made cars and steel, while simultaneously granting both nations improved access to each other’s agricultural markets. The specifics of the tariff reductions were not immediately released, but the agreement is expected to boost bilateral trade and strengthen economic ties between the two nations. Both governments hailed the agreement as a victory, promising increased economic opportunities for businesses and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic.