The deal definitely puts the UK in a better position, but its impact on the wider economy might be limitedTrump and Starmer confirm ‘breakthrough’ US-UK trade dealAston Martin and Rolls-Royce share prices soar as manufacturers welcome US tariff cutsThursday’s trade agreement between the US and the UK fell far short of the superlatives heaped on it in Donald Trump’s excruciating televised phone call with Keir Starmer. But it is worth having, nevertheless.As Starmer made clear by appearing in front of an audience of Jaguar Land Rover workers in Solihull, reducing the 27.5% tariff on 100,000 car exports will come as a mighty relief for that industry. Continue reading...