3 w. ago White House claims China trade deal reached while Beijing hails ‘important first steps’

US announcement comes after treasury secretary touted progress in two days of talks with Chinese vice-premier in GenevaThe White House has announced that a trade deal with China has been struck after two days of talks in Geneva, while Beijing has hailed “important first steps.”The announcement on Sunday came after the US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, told reporters that there had been “substantial progress” in talks between his team and that of the Chinese vice-premier, He Lifeng, in Geneva on defusing the trade war between the world’s two largest economies sparked by Donald Trump’s 145% tariffs. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Trade deals, global wars and AI Jedi posts: where is Trump’s focus? – podcast

Jonathan Freedland and the senior Washington editor of Semafor, Elana Schor, discuss what the US president is choosing to make a priority, and what he’s neglecting in returnOn Thursday, the White House announced a framework for a US-UK trade deal. Earlier in the week, when asked for his take on India’s missile attack on Pakistan, Donald Trump replied: “I get along with both.” But before all of that, on an otherwise quiet Sunday, the US president announced tariffs on foreign films and the reopening of Alcatraz. Throw in the White House posting another AI-generated image of Trump – this time featuring a lightsabre, muscly arms and two bald eagles – and you have one chaotic week.Archive: BBC News, CBS News, ABC News, NBC News, Sky News, Sky News Australia Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Body language expert reveals what 'anxious' Trump really said during trade deal announcement

EXCLUSIVE: A body language expert has spoken to the Daily Star about what Trump was really saying when he announced the US-UK trade deal on a joint call with Keir Starmer

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4 w. ago Donald Trump gushes over British ambassador’s ‘beautiful accent’ during trade deal announcement

Donald Trump praised British ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson's "beautiful accent" as the pair met in the White House as a UK-US trade deal was announced on Thursday, 8 May.

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last month Trump slashes tariffs for UK cars and steel as Britain opens up its markets to more US beef in trade deal

The US president said it was a 'very big and exciting day' for America and Britain

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last month Keir Starmer denies Donald Trump 'bounced' him into announcing US trade deal on VE Day

After months of negotiations, it finally came down to an unexpected phone call from the US President, while Mr Starmer was watching the second half of Arsenal's defeat to Paris san Germain

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last month Trump makes quip about Sean Connery's James Bond character's love of Aston Martins: Live updates

DAILY MAIL LIVE BLOG: President Donald Trump formally announced a 'breakthrough' trade deal with the United Kingdom that will raise billions for the U.S.

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last month Trump does Sean Connery impression while discussing future of James Bond in US

Donald Trump attempted an impression of Sean Connery while discussing the impact of US tariffs on the UK film industry following the announcement of a UK-US trade deal on Thursday, 8 May.

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last month Trump slashes tariffs for UK cars and steel but trade deal row looms on US beef imports to Britain

The US president said it was a 'very big and exciting day' for America and Britain

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last month Trump announces staggering figure UK trade deal will raise as markets rebound: Live updates

DAILY MAIL LIVE BLOG: President Donald Trump formally announced a 'breakthrough' trade deal with the United Kingdom that will raise billions for the U.S.

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last month UK US trade deal: Donald Trump announces 'comprehensive' deal on 'special day'

The first details of the trade deal between the US and the UK was announced on Thursday.

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last month Keir Starmer and Donald Trump hail ‘historic day’ as UK and US finally agree trade deal

The first details of the trade deal between the US and the UK was announced on Thursday.

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last month Trump revealing ‘full and comprehensive’ trade deal with UK in first major announcement since starting global trade war

Thursday’s announcement will mark the first major global trade deal since Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs in April

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last month Are you excited about the UK making a trade deal with Donald Trump?

The US president teased the announcement of a "major trade deal" with a "big, highly respected country" in a post on his Truth Social platform overnight

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Comes as the US and UK are poised to announce a major trade deal

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last month Trump announces US trade deal with the UK: President hails 'comprehensive' agreement to 'cement' Special Relationship

Donald Trump teased a 'major trade deal' in posts on social media saying it will be 'comprehensive' and 'cement' ties with the UK.

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last month US trade deal to be announced TODAY: Trump hails 'comprehensive' agreement to 'cement' Special Relationship

Donald Trump teased a 'major trade deal' in posts on social media saying it will be 'comprehensive' and 'cement' ties with the UK.

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last month US and UK set to announce trade deal today – UK politics live

US president set to announce ‘full and comprehensive’ trade deal between UK and US with Starmer due to make statementThe Liberal Democrats treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper has reiterated the party’s position that any trade deal with the US should be put to parliament for approval before being ratified, saying Labour “should not be afraid” of a vote if they are confident a deal is in the country’s best interests.Cooper, the MP for St Albans, said in a statement:Parliament must be given a vote on this US trade deal so it can be properly scrutinised.A good trade deal with the US could bring huge benefits, but Liberal Democrats are deeply concerned that it may include measures that threaten our NHS, undermine our farmers or give tax cuts to US tech billionaires.If it’s correct, and you know, whilst we haven’t been named publicly, it does sound like something’s happening, nevertheless, it would be wholly speculative [to comment].As you appreciate and know full well, with any deal like ...

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last month UK US trade deal: What will be included in Donald Trump's deal? When will the deal get announced?

Both US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have confirmed they will announce a trade deal on Thursday afternoon.

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last month Donald Trump trade deal sparks huge fears for Brits ahead of major announcement today

US President Donald Trump is with the UK in a press conference at around 3pm today - while Prime Minister Keir Starmer is also set to give an update to the British public

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