London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed his commitment to free and open trade while emphasising the protection of national interests during a call with US President Donald Trump, according to a statement from Downing Street. The two leaders began by discussing the ongoing trade negotiations between Britain and the US on Friday noon, Xinhua news agency reported. According to a readout from 10 Downing Street, the leaders addressed the ongoing “productive trade discussions” between the UK and the US. Both sides signalled optimism about reaching an agreement. They also exchanged views on the key international issues, including the situations in Ukraine and Iran, as well as recent military action taken against the Houthis in Yemen. Their phone talk follows the US administration’s decision earlier this month to impose sweeping tariffs on countries across the world. (IANS)
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