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On May 8, 2025, President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer announced a significant trade deal between the United States and the United Kingdom. This agreement will give American companies increased access to UK markets, particularly benefiting the agriculture sector with billions of dollars in new export opportunities. The deal seeks to enhance economic security by reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers and establishing a framework for reciprocal trade, reinforcing the long-standing special relationship between the two nations.

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