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Christopher McKeon

PM to make statement on US trade talks amid reports deal has been reached

US President Donald Trump hinted that he would announce a trade deal with a ‘big, highly respected country’ – reported to be the UK – later on Thursday (Carl Court/PA) - (PA Wire)

Sir Keir Starmer will provide an update on trade talks with the US later on Thursday, Downing Street has said amid reports Donald Trump is set to announce a deal with the UK.

The US president teased the announcement of a “major trade deal” with a “big, highly respected country” in a post on his Truth Social platform overnight, with a press conference expected around 3pm UK time.

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