US and UK Trade Deal Impact
The US and UK trade deal, set for May 9, 2025, seeks to dodge Trump’s tariffs on UK steel and cars but lacks formal legal grounding, resembling a protection payment.
It offers temporary relief for UK exporters, mainly EU-focused, but undermines the global trading system’s “most favoured nation” principle.
By accepting Trump’s 10% baseline tariff, the UK normalizes a regressive move.
The deal weakens Britain’s post-Brexit commitment to multilateral trade, risking future US demands and a weaker stance in upcoming full trade talks.
It may also encourage other nations to pursue rushed agreements, threatening global trade stability.
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