JD Vance says there’s a ‘good chance’ of US-UK trade deal amid global tariff turbulence

The US Vice President JD Vance said that there is a “good opportunity” that the United States and the United Kingdom can involve a new trade agreement, as the two countries participate in active negotiations in the wake of the global definitions of President Trump.

Speaking in an interview with UNHERD on Monday, Vance confirmed that the United States is “working hard with the Keir Starmer government” to explore the opportunities for a deal that exceeds the definitions, and includes both goods and services.

The comments come at a time when the markets continue to feel the final tremors of Trump’s dramatic commercial policy. On April 2, the president presented a 10 percent “foundation” of the “baseline” tariff around imports from almost every country-including major allies such as the United Kingdom and France-feared a large-scale trade war and send global stock markets to a vortex.

While the financial markets have begun to recover a little, they remain volatile, with the confidence of the investor that was shaken by the inability to predict Trump’s “editing” definitions. The trillion dollars from the US stock market has been eliminated in the days after the advertisement, with only partial exemptions issued since then.

UK government sources indicate that talks with Washington are advancing positively, although no timetable is confirmed. Business and Trade Minister Sarah Jones welcomed the statements of Vans and said that the United Kingdom was in a “good situation”, stressing that “no one wants definitions” and the government’s priority is to secure a deal that supports jobs and growth.

“There is a lot of continuous dialogue with the United States,” Jones told the BBC. “But we will not sign a deal unless it is true to the United Kingdom.”

Vans expressed her optimism, indicating that a bilateral trade agreement with Britain will be “easier” in its achievement than other European countries, indicating the surplus of trade in Germany and its strict stance on American exports.

“We have a much more mutual relationship with the United Kingdom,” he said, hinting that this could pave the way for deeper cooperation.

However, political caution remains. The liberal democratic leader Sir Ad Davi warned against pressure on a weak agreement. He said: “Trump is an unreliable partner who breaks the deals whenever he feels it.” “He and his owner JD VANCE should not be bullied in a bad business deal for the United Kingdom.”

The broader economic background is still tense. Vans acknowledged that the main changes in global trade systems must disturb financial markets, but she insisted that the administration is looking at the tariff strategy as a “long -term play” aimed at reducing the trade deficit.

The Vice President also sought to soften the modern titles on relations between the United States and the European Union, after specially leaked statements that sparked controversy. He said, “I love the European people.” “American culture is deeply linked to European culture.”

He also repeated the administration’s position that Europe needs to enhance its defensive capabilities. “It is not in the interest of Europe or America to be Europe to be a permanent wish for the United States,” Vans said.

In Ukraine, he defended the White House approach to searching for a final decision. “You have to try to understand both sides – not to support the invasion, but to understand their strategic goals,” he explained.

His statements follow the bloodiest attack on Ukraine this year, as more than 35 civilians were killed during the weekend. In response, Ukrainian President Folodimir Zelinski called for a visit to the country before making any deal with Russia – collecting diplomatic risks to the US administration.