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U.S.-U.K. Trade Agreement Falters Amid Cultural Differences and Technical Conflicts, Disrupting Trump’s International Agenda

U.S.-U.K. Trade Agreement Falters Amid Cultural Differences and Technical Conflicts, Disrupting Trump’s International Agenda

Bitget-RWA2025/10/27 12:20
By:Bitget-RWA

- U.S.-U.K. trade deal faces delays due to technical disputes and cultural clashes, risking Trump’s global strategy. - Initial terms aim to cut tariffs on cars, steel, and aluminum, but unresolved issues like supply chain rules and jet engine exemptions stall progress. - Parallel U.S. negotiations with China and ASEAN nations highlight a shift toward bilateralism, with mixed outcomes on tariffs and trade balances. - British officials resist U.S. demands for relaxed standards, emphasizing reciprocal benefit

The trade pact between the United States and United Kingdom, which President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer have praised as a significant achievement, is encountering increasing obstacles as negotiators grapple with complex final details. Announced in May 2025 after a congratulatory phone conversation between the two leaders, the agreement is intended to lower tariffs on automobiles, steel, and aluminum, and to ease non-tariff restrictions on American exports, according to

. Despite this, U.S. officials have cautioned behind closed doors that the deal could be derailed by ongoing technical disagreements and what has been described as a "culture clash" between the negotiating teams, as reported by the Times.

The initial provisions of the deal—such as reducing U.S. tariffs on British vehicles from 27.5% to 10% for up to 100,000 cars per year, and removing duties on steel and aluminum—were initially hailed as groundbreaking. However, unresolved matters like supply chain regulations and special allowances for jet engines produced in Britain have led to a stalemate, the Times noted. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick have faced criticism for failing to coordinate their approaches, which has further complicated the talks, according to the Times. On the British side, officials have resisted U.S. requests to loosen product regulations, arguing that such changes could harm their own industries.

U.S.-U.K. Trade Agreement Falters Amid Cultural Differences and Technical Conflicts, Disrupting Trump’s International Agenda image 0

Meanwhile, the U.S. trade agenda extends beyond the U.K. At the same time, Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are preparing to conclude a trade framework agreement ahead of their summit in South Korea, with the U.S. Treasury expecting both an extension of the tariff ceasefire and renewed Chinese purchases of American soybeans, as reported by

. This comes after a heated investigation into whether China breached the terms of Trump’s earlier trade deal, which the president has suggested he may abandon if negotiations with Xi are successful, .

At the same time, Trump’s visit to Asia, including his attendance at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, highlights the administration’s intent to reshape international trade relations. The U.S. has imposed tariffs ranging from 10% to 40% on goods from Southeast Asia, prompting ASEAN countries to seek formal agreements to cushion the blow, as reported by Rappler. For example, Thailand’s trade surplus grew to $1.28 billion in September 2025, fueled by a 19% annual increase in exports. Nevertheless, the region remains cautious about U.S. protectionist policies, a sentiment reinforced by Trump’s sudden withdrawal from trade discussions with Canada following a controversial advertisement quoting Ronald Reagan’s anti-tariff remarks, as shown in

.

If completed, the U.K.-U.S. agreement could become a template for Trump’s broader trade approach, combining targeted tariff retaliation with selective compromises. British authorities have pointed out that the deal would provide mutual advantages, such as greater U.S. ethanol exports and wider access for American pharmaceuticals within the NHS, according to the Times. Still, with American negotiators waiting for final documents from London and ongoing disputes over issues like whisky tariffs, the timeline for reaching a signed deal remains unclear, the Times reported.

As Trump steers these negotiations, his administration’s strategy signals a wider move toward bilateral agreements, focusing on advancing U.S. economic priorities while navigating global political tensions. The next several months will reveal whether these efforts can yield lasting trade deals or further unsettle the international trading system.

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