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A deal would be a positive sign for both governments, which have eyed an agreement since President Trump’s first term.
Published May 7, 2025Updated May 8, 2025, 3:25 a.m. ET
President Trump is expected to announce on Thursday that the United States will strike a trade agreement with Britain, according to people familiar with the plans.
Mr. Trump teased a new trade agreement in a social media post on Wednesday night, though he did not specify which nation was part of the deal. On Thursday, a senior British official confirmed that a deal with the United States had been reached.
Mr. Trump wrote: “Big News Conference tomorrow morning at 10:00 A.M., The Oval Office, concerning a MAJOR TRADE DEAL WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF A BIG, AND HIGHLY RESPECTED, COUNTRY. THE FIRST OF MANY!!!”
A spokesman for the White House declined to comment beyond Mr. Trump’s post. The British official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue, did not offer details, beyond saying that the deal would be good for both Britain and the United States.
The agreement would be the first deal announced since Mr. Trump imposed stiff tariffs on dozens of America’s trading partners. He later paused those temporarily in order to allow other nations to reach agreements with the United States.
A deal between the United States and Britain could be a significant win for both countries, which have long sought closer economic cooperation.
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