Keir Starmer to make statement on US trade talks after reports of deal

No 10 says prime minister will give update later after Donald Trump said he was ready to announce ‘major trade deal’

The UK and United States are expected to announce a trade agreement, the first by the White House since Donald Trump announced global tariffs.

Downing Street said Keir Starmer would make a statement on trade talks with the US on Thursday. The Guardian US reported that the UK has reached an agreement with Trump.