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A Trump trade deal might not protect free speech or religious freedom

15 May 2025

2:09 PM

15 May 2025

2:09 PM

Trump’s tough love tariffs have produced a massive ‘reciprocal’ trade deal with the United Kingdom.

Anxious, Prime Minister Kier Starmer was quick to the table after ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs were announced in March.

Relieved, he said that putting Britain in front of the queue has saved jobs.

‘My government has put Britain at the front of the queue because we want to work constructively with allies for mutual benefit rather than turning our back on the world.

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