Trump Hails UK Trade Framework as First of Many Tariff Deals (2)

President Donald Trump announced a trade framework with the UK, hailing it as a “breakthrough” that US officials hoped would unlock other deals to expand market access for American goods.

Under the agreement, Trump said Thursday the UK would fast-track US items through their customs process and reduce barriers on “billions of dollars” of agricultural, chemical, energy and industrial exports, including beef and ethanol. The British government said auto tariffs would be reduced to 10% and metals duties to zero.

Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmersaid final details of the pact would still be negotiated over the coming ...