
By Rob Crilly. Media: Telegraph
Donald Trump is expected to unveil a trade deal with Britain in the Oval Office on Thursday, according to sources familiar with talks.
The agreement would be a major victory for Sir Keir Starmer’s government, as Britain would become the first nation to secure a deal with Mr Trump’s administration after Washington introduced a raft of global tariffs.
It would also provide a fillip to Mr Trump, whose trade war has sent turmoil through markets.
The president teased the new trade deal in a post on Truth Social on Wednesday evening without naming the nation involved, revealing that a press conference would take place at 10am ET (2pm GMT) on Thursday.
“Big News Conference tomorrow morning at 10:00 A.M, The Oval Office, concerning a MAJOR TRADE DEAL WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF A BIG, AND HIGHLY RESPECTED, COUNTRY. THE FIRST OF MANY!!!” he wrote, with his trademark use of capital letters and punctuation.
The British embassy did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
However, two sources confirmed to The Telegraph that British officials were expected at the White House for the announcement.
Three weeks ago, The Telegraph revealed that Mr Trump’s officials expected to reach an agreement with London within two to three weeks.
Trade between the two nations is already almost balanced, making it easier to find agreement, and Mr Trump has developed a warm relationship with Mr Starmer.

Britain also comes with advantages that other countries cannot hope to match, according to JD Vance, Mr Trump’s vice president.
“There’s a real cultural affinity,” he told UnHerd recently.
“And of course, fundamentally America is an Anglo country… I think there’s a good chance that, yes, we’ll come to a great agreement that’s in the best interest of both countries.”
Details of the agreement were not immediately clear and it is possible that the announcement involves unveiling a roadmap or framework for further negotiations.
Both countries have discussed reducing British tariffs on American cars and farm goods.
British trade negotiators arrived in Washington on Wednesday, according to The Guardian.
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