Trump, Starmer Secure US-UK Trade Deal During Arsenal-PSG Match

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer received an unexpected late-night call from US President Donald Trump during Arsenal's Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain to finalize a long-delayed US-UK trade deal. Trump used the call to push for last-minute concessions, including relaxing ethanol import restrictions while Starmer refused to concede on pork exports. The deal reduces US tariffs on UK car exports from 25% to 10%, eliminates levies on steel and aluminum, and was hailed as important for UK industries like Jaguar Land Rover. Starmer acknowledged the awkward timing of the call but emphasized the urgency and significance of securing the agreement. Trump praised Starmer and announced the deal from the Oval Office, with British ambassador Lord Mandelson commending Trump's last-minute intervention. Despite the distraction during a crucial match for Starmer's favorite team, both leaders portrayed the agreement as a significant diplomatic and trade achievement.