Did Starmer Just Sign Away Britain’s Economic Sovereignty to Trump?
What the US-UK trade deal reveals about the UK’s shifting loyalties — and why it matters for every democracy still resisting Trump.
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What we’ll cover here:
Executive Order: “Implementing The General Terms Of The United States Of America-United Kingdom Economic Prosperity Deal”
Economic advantages for the US
Economic advantages for the UK
What’s not being said
Why this matters
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On 16 June, Trump issued Executive Order “Implementing The General Terms Of The United States Of America-United Kingdom Economic Prosperity Deal”. This EO puts into motion a new bilateral trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom, called the Economic Prosperity Deal. It was first announced on 8 May 2025 by Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Although Trump calls it “fair to both nations”, we should make no mistake — this is "Americ…
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