President Donald J. Trump has done what the D.C. establishment always promised but somehow never quite got around to: landing a serious, comprehensive trade agreement with one of America’s oldest and most loyal allies—the United Kingdom. That’s right, while Joe Biden’s administration is still busy figuring out which pronouns to use at international summits and giving Ukraine another few billion, Trump is out there acting like a real statesman.
Let’s just take a moment to appreciate the optics here. Not only is this deal “full and comprehensive,” but it’s also with the U.K., a country that actually shares our values, our language, and—let’s not forget—a history of standing shoulder to shoulder in wars, diplomacy, and global leadership. Unlike some of the more questionable deals made by previous administrations (lookin’ at you, Obama-Iran nuclear arrangement), this one actually reinforces the economic ties between two functioning democracies.
THE UK TRADE DEAL: 🚨 🚨
At the heart of the US-UK trade deal is a simple idea: lower barriers, higher profits. The US is slashing tariffs on British steel, aluminum, and cars, giving UK exporters a break and American consumers better prices. In return, the UK is dialing back… pic.twitter.com/V9GMmHnCc6
— Bill Mitchell (@mitchellvii) May 8, 2025
Naturally, the media has been quick to shrug it off, as they do with anything Trump touches that isn’t followed by a court date. But let’s get real: this deal is a big win. Not just a photo op. We’re talking tariffs restructured, quotas lowered, and key industries—like autos and steel—brought back into balance after years of being hammered by bureaucratic nonsense and WTO bias. Remember when Trump said America was getting ripped off? He was right, and deals like this prove he’s still the only one serious about doing anything about it.
Of course, the tariffs imposed earlier this year were seen by the usual suspects as “escalations” or “dangerous protectionism.” Translation: Trump dared to play hardball. Yes, he slapped a 10% reciprocal tariff on U.K. imports, and yes, those global 25% auto tariffs were controversial—but guess what? That’s the art of the deal. You don’t walk into negotiations with jazz hands and a participation trophy. You bring leverage. And Trump brought it in spades.
And look how it paid off. Lower tariffs on U.S. exports, better quotas, and—wait for it—a projected increase in American manufacturing jobs. How’s that for a golden age? Meanwhile, the U.K. gets access to the U.S. market at a more competitive rate, all while bypassing the sluggish bureaucracy of Brussels. It’s like Brexit’s trade dividend finally showed up—and Trump was the delivery guy.
You’d think the Biden team might take notes, but let’s not hold our breath. While Trump is out there cutting deals with allies, Biden’s administration is scrambling to stage-manage the fallout from a potential U.S.-China trade standoff and trying to reassure everyone that the economy is totally not heading off a cliff. Never mind the IMF downgrades. Ignore the inflation. Trust the experts, they say. The same experts who didn’t see the 2008 crash coming and told us two weeks to slow the spread.
But Trump’s announcement? It wasn’t some leak to The Times or a vague White House whisper. It was right there on TRUTH Social in classic Trump fashion: “The Golden Age of America is coming!” And you know what? It just might be—if we can get back to real leadership. The kind that doesn’t apologize for putting America first. The kind that understands economic power is national power. The kind that, frankly, doesn’t care what The New York Times thinks.
🚨 MAJOR BREAKING: Trump’s breakthrough trade deal with the United Kingdom… the media and Democrats said this was impossible…
– UK will reduce numerous non-tariff barriers “that unfairly discriminated against American products”
– “Billions” for increased market access for… pic.twitter.com/jcU0089mm4— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 8, 2025
So while the Democrats clutch their pearls and pray for more process over progress, Trump is once again proving that he knows how to cut through the fog and deliver results. Love him or hate him, at least you can’t accuse him of sitting on his hands while Rome burns. A trade deal with the U.K. isn’t just a diplomatic win—it’s a reminder that when America has the right leadership, we can win again.
