By Olatunbosun Obafemi
U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday, June 16, confirmed the finalisation of a bilateral trade deal between the two countries, cementing an agreement initially reached last month.
The announcement came during the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Canada, where both leaders appeared together for a brief press event. President Trump, holding up a signed document before dropping it momentarily, declared the deal officially sealed.
“We signed it and it’s done,” Trump told reporters, describing the relationship between Washington and London as “just fantastic.”
Prime Minister Starmer, speaking alongside him, said the proclamation marked the formal implementation of agreements on auto tariffs and aerospace cooperation. He did not offer further details but indicated that the deal represented a significant milestone in U.S.-UK economic ties.
The finalised agreement comes amid broader discussions on global trade, security, and economic cooperation at the G7 summit, and is seen as a notable achievement for both leaders.
