US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals
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Though hailed by leaders in the two countries as significant, analysts
said it did not appear to meaningfully alter the terms of trade
between the countries, as they stood before the changes introduced by
Trump this year.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp92r2kvk74o

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On Thu, 08 May 2025 16:09:56 -0500, JAB <[email protected]d> wrote:

Though hailed by leaders in the two countries as significant, analysts
said it did not appear to meaningfully alter the terms of trade
between the countries, as they stood before the changes introduced by
Trump this year.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp92r2kvk74o

"Claims of a major deal were, in short, fake news. This was all about
creating the illusion that Trump's tariffs are accomplishing
something."

Paul Krugman
May 9
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