Starmer to Urge Trump for Swift Steel Tariff Deal

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to urge U.S. President Donald Trump to expedite a deal aimed at reducing tariffs on British steel. During a meeting on Monday, Starmer will also advocate for closer UK-U.S. ties and reduced tariffs on Scotch whisky.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 25-07-2025 09:48 IST | Created: 25-07-2025 09:48 IST
Starmer to Urge Trump for Swift Steel Tariff Deal
Keir Starmer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to engage with U.S. President Donald Trump to push for a swift conclusion to a tariff-reduction deal on British steel, according to a report by the Financial Times.

Set to meet on Monday, Starmer aims to leverage the occasion to strengthen UK-U.S. relations further and seek tariff reductions on Scotch whisky, according to insights from British officials.

Reuters has not yet been able to independently verify these claims.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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