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After imposing customs duties … details of the first conversation between Trump and Starmer
British Prime Minister Kiir Starmer spoke with US President Donald Trump in the first contact between them since Trump announced 10% fees on all imported goods imported by the United States from Britain.
Starmer and Trump’s phone call touched on “continuous and fruitful discussions” about trade between the two countries, a spokesman for the Starmer office said.
Starmer and Trump’s phone call touched on “continuous and fruitful discussions” about trade between the two countries, a spokesman for the Starmer office said.
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“The Prime Minister repeated his commitment to free and open trade and the importance of protecting the national interest,” the British News Agency (BA Media) quoted a spokesman for the Starmer office as saying.
The two sides also talked about the situation in Ukraine and Iran. In addition to the 10% customs duties, the United States imposed 25% fees on car imports also applies to Britain.
Treasury Secretary Rachel Revis is scheduled to hold talks with the White House next week amid efforts to conclude a trade agreement, which Britain hopes to help reduce the burden of customs duties.
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