President Trump’s affection for Britain means there is a good chance of a “great” trade deal JD Vance, the vice-president, has said. “The president really loves the United Kingdom. The vice-president’s comments are likely to be greeted with optimism by British negotiators pushing for a deal to ease levies in the wake of Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs. The UK is attempting to reduce the 25 per cent tariffs that Trump imposed on cars, steel and aluminium. JD Vance has criticised Europe for being too reliant on US support ANDREW HARNIK/GETTY IMAGESTrump and Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle in 2018 TIMES PHOTOGRAPHER RICHARD POHLE“We’re certainly working very hard with Keir Starmer’s government” on a trade deal, Vance told UnHerd, a news and opinion website.

Source: The Times April 15, 2025 08:29 UTC