“This tariff will supersede trade deals made with the country, whether implemented, signed, or not,” Trump said June 26.
The Trump Administration has not yet made any official tariff announcements linked to these threats.
However, the U.K. government, which has recently come under new leadership, has signaled that it is open to discussions.
Burnham aims to bridge relations between the two nations
Asked whether there was a deadline for discussions with the new Burnham government, Greer declined to set one, instead emphasizing cooperation with the U.K.
“I don’t set artificial timelines. All I know is the President is eager to enforce our trade policy, he’s eager to make sure our companies aren’t discriminated against,” he said.
Since taking office, Burnham has appeared keen to repair relations with Trump. The two have spoken by phone, and Burnham extended an invitation for Trump to visit Manchester in the future—where the 2027 G20 summit is rumored to be taking place and where Burnham served as mayor before becoming Prime Minister.
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