Trump Says Steel Tariffs Likely to Stay in U.K. Trade Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump said on 25 July that there is “not a lot of wiggle room” on steel and aluminum in negotiations over a trade agreement with the United Kingdom, signaling that existing U.S. protections on the two metals are unlikely to be relaxed. Trump added that the two governments can pursue further “fine-tuning” of the broader accord, but reiterated that key tariff provisions on steel and aluminum would remain largely unchanged. His remarks set the parameters for the next round of bilateral talks aimed at completing a comprehensive U.S.–U.K. trade deal.