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Reeves signals UK could lower tariffs on US car imports in bid to secure Trump trade deal
UK Chancelor has signalled that she is prepared to slash tariffs on US automobile imports to the UK in a bid to land a trade deal.
India-UK trade talks near completion; early harvest deal on table with EU
Negotiations for the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) are in their final stages after 14 rounds since January 2022, with no further full talks expected. Key issues remain in the related Bilateral Investment Treaty, particularly dispute resolution mechanisms.
’No hormones please, we’re British beef farmers’
As talk of a trade deal between America and the UK hots up, farmers on this side of the Atlantic have warned ministers not to dilute British food standards, saying the use of hormones in particular cannot be accepted.
UK-US agreement may be ’in the foothills’ but to call it a ’trade deal’ would be misleading
But to call it a ’trade deal’ with the UK would be misleading. It’s an ’economic deal’ to reduce the tariffs. It is, however, a large step forward for the UK, which has been trying to engage America in closer trade alignment since Brexit.
Minister Bessant said, "Korea, Japan, the UK, India, and Australia are negotiated first"
Minister Bessant said, "The country that agrees first is advantageous," and "Trump directly participates in the most important trading partners. Korea, Japan, the UK, India, and Australia are negotiated first."
Cheesemaker warns PM to ’be careful’ on trade deal
One of Britain’s largest cheesemakers has warned the government not to "rush into a trade deal" with the US.
UK-India free trade agreement reportedly 90% done as border tax tensions remain
The United Kingdom and India have made substantial progress in their ongoing free trade agreement, with 90% of the deal already agreed, according to British officials.
Tariffs driving India to strike trade deals, finance minister says ahead of UK talks
Nirmala Sitharaman says turmoil forcing countries to seek accords beyond old ideological and political ties.
Non-trade issues take backseat in FTA talks
Developed countries are softening their stance on pushing non-trade issues such as sustainability and environment in their free trade agreement negotiations with India.
India-US BTA talks being eyed by potential FTA partners for similar concessions
While studying implications of tariff cuts for the US, India needs to look at the macro picture.
A trade deal with Trump: Why we need to reject the Big Tech wishlist
Days before Donald Trump’s second inauguration, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that he wanted to start negotiations on a trade deal with the United States as soon as possible.
British oil company files lawsuit against Kazakhstan
British oil and gas company Victoria Oil & Gas has filed a lawsuit against Kazakhstan, citing provisions under the Energy Charter Treaty.
Negotiations update on an enhanced UK-Switzerland Trade Agreement
The sixth round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland took place in Switzerland between 3 and 10 March 2025.
Starmer, Trump discuss trade deal ’progress’: Downing Street
The two leaders had a "brief discussion to update on progress made... in relation to the economic prosperity deal," a spokesman said.
Amid India’s trade blitz, New Zealand joins the race for a deal
New Delhi is simultaneously pursuing agreements with the UK and the EU, driven by export-led growth ambitions and concerns over US policies.
UK-India free trade pact inches closer after years of delays: Report
The United Kingdom and India are nearing the finalization of a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA), as reported by senior Indian diplomat Nidhi Tripathi at a trade conference in London. The agreement, anticipated to be a significant milestone, promises substantial benefits for service providers in both countries.
Keir Starmer’s trade chief seeks Trump deal in Washington
Britain’s trade chief is expected to start hammering out a trade deal with US President Donald Trump’s team in Washington next week.
Fourth round of Korea-UK FTA enhancement talks slated for March 10-14 in London
The fourth round of enhancement negotiations for the FTA between South Korea and the United Kingdom is scheduled from March 10 to 14 in London. Following the implementation of a bilateral FTA in 2021, the two countries are now working to update the agreement to reflect new trade norms and deepen economic cooperation, focusing on areas such as trade and gender equality, digital trade, and the bioeconomy.
What could be in the UK-US trade deal after ’game changing’ meeting in Washington
Previous negotiations have stalled because of red lines on the NHS and food standards - so what sort of deal could Labour achieve after the Starmer charmer offensive?
Potential Trump trade deal would ‘roll out the red carpet to tech billionaire oligarchy’, campaigners warn
Campaigners warn potential return of US trade deal talks would take a ‘wrecking ball’ to standards and public services.