President Trump had a positive dialogue with the UK Prime Minister regarding tariffs. The UK avoided histrionics despite EU horror at US tariffs. UK hopes to sign a trade deal with the US soon. Trump sees tariffs as a tool for negotiation and attracting countries for deals.
Key Points
UK avoided histrionics despite EU reaction to US tariffs
UK hopes to sign trade deal with US soon to avoid tariffs
Tariffs seen as a tool for negotiation and attracting countries for deals
Pros
Positive dialogue between President Trump and UK Prime Minister
Potential for UK to sign a trade deal with the US to avoid tariffs
Tariffs seen as a tool for negotiation and attracting countries for deals
Cons
UK facing potential tariffs if trade deal not reached
Growing divergence between US and UK on freedom of thought and expression