Donald Trump has confirmed a sweeping new trade deal with the United Kingdom, marking his first major international agreement since shocking global markets with his announcement of new tariffs earlier this year. Speaking at a press conference in Washington, Trump called the deal “historic” and said it would “strengthen our two great nations and put America’s workers first.”
Details of the agreement include expanded market access for U.S. agricultural goods, tariff reductions on British-made cars, and new joint commitments on tech innovation and cybersecurity. Trump hailed the pact as a “massive win,” emphasizing that “America is back at the negotiating table, and we are winning.”
BREAKING: Trump confirms “major” new trade deal with UK, the first since his tariff announcement. “America is back in the driver’s seat,” he says. https://t.co/DfsQpFt12V #Trump pic.twitter.com/qvA2r5KZTq— CNN (@CNN) May 30, 2025
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak praised the deal as “a critical milestone in UK-US relations,” calling it proof that “Britain’s global partnerships remain strong in a changing world.”
Fox News host Laura Ingraham celebrated the announcement, declaring, “Trump delivers again. This is exactly the kind of tough negotiating America needs.” Meanwhile, CNN analyst Van Jones offered cautious praise, noting, “For all his bluster, Trump knows how to get people to the table. This is a diplomatic win.”
Van Jones: “Say what you will about Trump, but when it comes to dealmaking, he gets people to the table. Big win today.” https://t.co/J5lFGRquyP #CNN pic.twitter.com/p84R5Zx4US— CNN (@CNN) May 30, 2025
Markets surged on the news, with the Dow jumping 400 points and the pound rallying against the dollar. Analysts say the deal could help defuse trade tensions and give a much-needed boost to industries rattled by tariff fears.
Social media exploded with reactions. A viral tweet from @PopCrave read, “Trump lands a UK trade deal weeks after tariffs shook the world. 2025, buckle up.”
PopCrave: “Trump’s UK trade deal is the first big geopolitical twist of the summer. Strap in, 2025 is just getting started.” https://t.co/E9vOQtmfLf #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/PUUnwW9e1E— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) May 30, 2025
Still, critics were quick to pounce. Senator Bernie Sanders blasted the deal, tweeting, “More crumbs for working Americans, more caviar for billionaires. We need trade deals that put workers, not corporations, first.”
Bernie Sanders: “Yet another corporate giveaway. America needs trade deals that help workers, not billionaires.” https://t.co/Mw6TfQ8cT4 #Politics pic.twitter.com/Kh5ZO1FdoW— MSNBC (@MSNBC) May 30, 2025
With 2026 elections looming, insiders say Trump’s new deal will be a key talking point on the campaign trail — a symbol of his promise to reshape America’s global standing, no matter the controversy.
