Steel and aluminum tariffs will, for now, remain at 25 percent instead of dropping to 0 percent as originally agreed.
British officials say the two sides will continue to negotiate on cutting these tariffs.
Standing beside Trump, Starmer said: “This now implements on car tariffs and aerospace of our really important agreement, and so this is a very good day for both of our countries.”
Trump also appeared to suggest Britain will be protected from further universal tariffs.
He said: “The U.K. is very well protected, you know why? Because I like ‘em, that’s why. That’s their ultimate protection.”
Outlined in a U.S. order, the deal will see the Trump administration commit to carving out exemptions for U.K. aerospace goods, such as engines and similar aircraft parts, from the baseline 10 percent tariff on most U.S. imports.
