Chris Mason: Tariffs deal a triumph for Starmer - up to a point

Published: 6/17/2025
Chris Mason: Tariffs deal a triumph for Starmer - up to a point
The UK-US tariffs deal, brought out at the G7 summit by Trump alongside Starmer, marks a political triumph for Starmer and Downing Street. The deal removes tariffs in the aerospace industry but imposes a 10% levy on the car industry. Despite some unresolved issues, such as the 25% tariff remaining on steel and aluminium, the agreement is seen as pivotal in preventing job losses and providing reciprocal access for beef exports between the two nations.