The British government has been urgently trying to seal an economic agreement with the U.S. in a bid to reduce Trump's 25 percent tariffs on metals and cars.Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

JD Vance says ‘good chance’ of a UK-US trade deal – POLITICO

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LONDON — U.S. Vice President JD Vance believes there is a “good chance” of Britain and America reaching a “great” trade agreement, in a boost to U.K. officials scrambling for a deal.

Vance praised the “cultural affinity” between the two countries and highlighted President Donald Trump's personal connection to the U.K. as he talked up the prospect of an agreement.

“We’re certainly working very hard with Keir Starmer’s government” on a trade deal, Vance said in an interview with UnHerd. “The president really loves the United Kingdom. He loved the queen. He admires and loves the king. It is a very important relationship.”