Starmer and Trump discuss ‘productive’ trade talks

Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump discussed “ongoing and productive” trade talks, No 10 has said, in their first call since the US president imposed tariffs on UK goods.
The prime minister stressed his commitment to “free and open trade and the importance of protecting the national interest”, a Downing Street spokesperson said.
They added that the two leaders also discussed “the situation in Ukraine, Iran and recent action taken against the Houthis in Yemen”.
Sir Keir is hoping to secure a deal with the US after Trump unveiled 10% tariffs on UK goods and a higher 25% rate on imports of cars, steel and aluminium.
“The leaders began by discussing the ongoing and productive discussions between the UK and US on trade,” No 10 said in a statement.

Source: BBC | Language: English