The UK trade deal
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President Donald Trump’s recent trade agreement with the United Kingdom, announced Thursday, marks a significant step toward strengthening American economic interests while fostering closer ties with a key ally. The deal, revealed via a Truth Social post, comes on the heels of Trump’s bold tariff policies, including a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs and substantial increases on Chinese imports. As Fox Business host Brian Brenberg explained on Fox and Friends to co-host Lawrence Jones, this arrangement promises to unlock billions in export opportunities for U.S. businesses, showcasing the administration’s focus on putting American companies first.
The trade deal builds on Trump’s strategic vision for global commerce, maintaining a 10% baseline tariff across the board, a policy Brenberg noted as a cornerstone of the president’s approach. “Let’s talk about what we’re going to be doing with the U.K., what we get. First of all, that 10% baseline tariff, I want you to see that that is what President Trump laid out for all countries really when he laid out the big liberation day tariffs,” Brenberg said. This consistent tariff framework signals to the world that the U.S. will negotiate from a position of strength, ensuring fair terms that prioritize domestic industries.
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Trump's tariff policy appears to have been a key element in other countries' willingness to cut a deal with him. The 10 % tariffs look like a good deal compared to the initial tariffs of over 100%. Trump continues to demonstrate his negotiating skills.
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The free trade brigade wants cheap goods. Trump wants a strong nation. You can’t have both when global competitors don’t play by the same rules.
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