Starmer confirms lower U.S. auto tariffs and says it will remove tariffs on steel and aluminum

On May 8, British Prime Minister Starmer said that the US-UK trade agreement will reduce tariffs on 100,000 British cars a year from 27.5% to 10%. "The deal will remove tariffs on British steel and aluminium to zero" and will "provide unprecedented access for British farmers without compromising our high standards," Starmer also said. According to industry data, the UK exported £370 million ($492 million) worth of steel to the US last year, accounting for 9% of total UK steel exports. Speaking at the Jaguar Land Rover plant, Starmer added: "We are sending a message to the world that the UK is open for business: seeking a trade deal with India on Tuesday, seeking a trade deal with the US today, and working to promote trade with other partners, including the European Union of course." Starmer defended the relationship he has forged with President Trump. "In recent years, there has been a view that sometimes you show your strength by rejecting your allies." He said, "There have been a lot of people urging me to do that... but that's not how this government works."