US President Donald Trump has confirmed that a “full and comprehensive” trade deal with the United Kingdom will be signed on Thursday, marking a significant moment in post-Brexit trade negotiations.
Writing on Truth Social, Mr Trump said:
“This should be a massive and exciting day for the United States of America and the United Kingdom. Press conference in the Oval Office, 10 a.m. Thank you!” Writing on **Truth Social**, Mr. Trump expressed his anticipation for the significant trade deal between the United States and the United Kingdom, scheduled to be signed on Thursday. He announced a press conference at 10 a.m. in the Oval Office to mark this momentous occasion.
He added that the agreement would “cement the relationship” between the two countries for years to come and described it as the first in a series of deals currently under negotiation.
“Because of our long history and allegiance together, it is a great honour to have the United Kingdom as our first announcement,” he wrote.
“The Golden Age of America is coming!”
White House Move to Calm Market Jitters
This will be the first formal trade agreement signed since Mr. Trump’s “liberation day” speech last month, when sweeping global tariffs were announced—measures that roiled financial markets and drew criticism from trade partners around the world.
The UK Government has not confirmed the deal. Speaking to reporters, the Prime Minister’s spokesman declined to endorse Mr Trump’s statement but said:
“You’ve got his words. We’ve always been clear that we want to do a deal that’s in the British national interest and supports a substantial UK-US trading relationship.”
He added that talks are ongoing and that the Prime Minister would address the matter publicly later in the day.
Red Lines on Food Standards
Asked about the deal’s implications, Downing Street reiterated that UK food standards will not be compromised.
“We are not going to lower British food standards,” the spokesman said, calling it a “red line” and referencing the Government’s existing manifesto commitments.
Deal Comes Amid Broader Global Push
The UK-US trade deal is expected to be one of 17 separate agreements the Trump administration is pursuing in a bid to scale back the tariff package introduced on April 2nd.
President Trump has faced mounting pressure to strike early agreements to reassure global markets and demonstrate a serious intent to ease trade tensions.
UK-India Deal Announced Earlier This Week
The announcement follows news earlier this week that the UK had finalised a landmark trade deal with India, which will reduce tariffs on key British exports such as Scotch whisky and cars.
The agreement will also lower levies on aerospace, electrical goods and food products, while UK consumers are set to benefit from cheaper Indian imports, including clothing.
Labour leader Keir Starmer said the India deal signals a “new era for trade and the economy”, promising it will “put more money in working people’s pockets.”
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the agreement a “historic milestone”, saying it would “catalyse trade, investment, growth, job creation, and innovation” in both countries.
More Details Expected Later Today
Sky News will provide live coverage from the Oval Office as President Trump signs the deal, along with full reaction from Westminster and business leaders on what the agreement means for UK industries.
