In-town pool report 4: Remarks ongoing

Starmer, on speaker phone, gave brief remarks, praising the agreement as one that “is going to boost trade between and across our countries”

He also acknowledged the timing, saying it “couldn’t be more apt.”

POTUS then had Commerce Sec. Lutnick give an overview of the deal’s details:

“We’ve opened up new market access: ethanol, beef, machinery, all the agricultural products”

Confirmed the 10% tariff on the UK remains on

Deal includes provisions focused on automobiles (allows the UK to send 100,000 cars to the US and only pay a 10% tariff), steel, airplanes

“We feel really good about the deal”

“This is a perfect example of why Donald Trump produced Liberation Day

USTR Jamieson Greer is also among those standing behind POTUS, and gave brief remarks praising POTUS and the agreement.

As always, please check quotes against the video. Remarks ongoing

Adam Cancryn

White House reporter, POLITICO

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