Pact lacks clarity in many crucial areas, say trade experts and industry bodies
Diplomats say pact’s provisions on strategic sectors is template for Washington
White House and Downing Street celebrate tariff cuts
US president promises ‘breakthrough’ deal with UK will be first of many as he signals optimism on China talks
Experts warn pact still leaves UK facing higher tariffs on exports to the US than before president returned to office
Sir Keir Starmer welcomed agreement to blunt impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs
Agreements with the US and India are imperfect, but better than nothing
Limited agreement is expected to be focused on British steel and car exports
Agreement likely to be narrow in scope and largely an exercise in damage limitation
Chancellor’s comments come as UK balances trade talks with both regions
Chancellor says a deal ‘can be done’ with Washington but insists Britain will not lower food or auto standards
US vice-president says Trump administration is ‘working very hard’ with Starmer government on tariffs
The US president’s tariffs on UK cars and other exports reveal the hollow promise of global Britain
Prime minister admits he does not know if Trump can be persuaded to scrap 10% levy on all imports
Prime minister says he will ‘seize the opportunity’ to make the economy more secure
Country seeks improved trade deal with US after rate applied to British imports
Plus: UK growth tactics under the microscope
Starmer pledges to redouble efforts to strike trade deal with the US
UK prime minister tells MPs a trade war is ‘in nobody’s interests’
Prime minister still hopes to secure a trade deal with the US president
Sir Keir Starmer may have to make concessions on Britain’s digital services tax and agriculture
US president describes three people accused of painting pro-Palestinian messages at Turnberry resort as ‘terrorists’
Britain has pushed for carve-out ahead of ‘liberation day’ on Wednesday
Auto groups told ministers on Friday they wanted more support for the sector domestically
US wants Britain to drop its digital services tax, which affects big American companies
