Business · 18 December 2025
Trump suspends UK trade deal amid rising tensions
Senior MPs and ministers have warned that UK agreements with Donald Trump are built on sand after the US President suspended a crucial technology prosperity deal worth £31 billion. The move comes amid growing frustration in Washington over Britain's refusal to address non-tariff trade barriers including digital services tax and food standards regulations. Health select committee chair warned that the government's naive belief that Trump is a good faith actor could cost UK taxpayers billions as diplomatic relations deteriorate.
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