The recent US-UK tariff deal brings significant relief to Britain's carmakers, reducing the import tax on UK cars from 27.5% to 10% for the first 100,000 cars annually. This change is expected to benefit Jaguar Land Rover workers, allowing the British car manufacturer to resume shipments to the US after a month-long halt. Additionally, levies on British steel and aluminium will be reduced to zero, although a 10% duty remains on most UK goods. In exchange, the UK will open up some of its markets to American exports, including agriculture, machinery, and chemicals.
The deal, praised by both US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, aims to boost trade and create jobs. While most Britons welcome the agreement, there are concerns about ongoing economic uncertainty. The US, which has a trading surplus with Britain, is also negotiating with other countries like India, South Korea, and Japan, with talks scheduled with Chinese officials in Switzerland.
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