President Donald Trump has hinted at a major trade agreement that he claims is set to be finalized with a significant and highly regarded nation. In a message on Truth Social, he revealed plans for a major news conference to be held on Thursday morning.
“Big News Conference tomorrow at 10:00 A.M.,” Trump wrote in his Truth Social Platform on Wednesday. “The Oval Office, concerning a MAJOR TRADE DEAL WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF A BIG, AND HIGHLY RESPECTED, COUNTRY. THE FIRST OF MANY!!!”
Recent reports suggest that the United States and the United Kingdom are on the brink of concluding a trade deal aimed at softening the effects of Trump’s tariffs. The UK has been negotiating with the Trump administration, seeking to secure exemptions from tariffs that have strained the global economy.
According to UK officials, the focus is on securing tariff alleviation in specific sectors, aiming to finalize the agreement prior to engaging in formal discussions with the European Union regarding a separate agreement. A proposal presented to the US last week suggested lowering tariffs on British exports such as steel, aluminum, and automobiles. In exchange, the UK would reduce the rate of the digital services tax, which currently affects several major US tech companies.
The New York Times reported that the “significant and highly regarded nation” Trump referred to is indeed the United Kingdom.
