Trump has Starmer ‘over a barrel’ on trade deal with UK facing economic turmoil, insiders claim

The new Trump administration believes it has Sir Keir Starmer’s government “over a barrel” on trade, as the UK becomes increasingly reliant on a US deal due to strained relations with the EU and limited success in securing other trade agreements. The US is pressuring the UK to lift its ban on chlorinated chicken and hormone-treated beef, threatening tariffs and causing concern for British farming. Despite Sir Keir and UK officials expressing interest in a trade deal with America, President Trump remains determined to move forward with tariffs, potentially putting further pressure on the UK government.

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