Trump Strikes a Trade Deal with Britain — The Empire Strikes Back ?

Donald Trump just dropped a bombshell on Truth Social: the U.S. and the UK have signed a “full and comprehensive” trade deal, marking his first major economic move since retaking the White House.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer played along, positioning the deal as a lifeline for Britain’s sluggish post-Brexit economy. But make no mistake—this is Trump’s show.

What’s in the deal?

• Autos, steel, and pharma—big wins for U.S. manufacturers.

• Agriculture—UK still pretending it won’t take chlorinated chicken (we’ll see).

• No word yet on NHS privatization fears—Labour MPs are already in meltdown mode.

Markets Love It — Wall Street Wakes Up

Stock futures are ripping:

• Dow Jones  +0.9%

• S&P 500  +1.1%

• Nasdaq  +1.5% (Tech bros rejoice)

Europe also jumps in:

• DAX (Germany) +1.1%

• CAC 40 (France) +1.1%

• FTSE 100 (UK) +0.3% (London still yawning)

  
  

Investors are betting that this deal offsets recent tariff chaos, and let’s be real—anything that signals stability in the global trade game is good for business.

The Fine Print: Not Everyone’s Happy

• British farmers are sweating bullets—Washington wants more access to UK food markets.

• The NHS debate is back: “U.S. corporations buying up British healthcare” is the latest Labour panic line.

• Youth mobility scheme with the EU—UK still trying to play both sides.

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Reality check: Britain sent £186 billion in exports to the U.S. last year. This deal just makes it official—London needs Washington more than the other way around.

Big Picture: The Trump Trade Doctrine is Back

The global economy is already on edge from U.S. tariff moves—Trump’s latest flex changes the game. This isn’t just about Britain—it’s about how the U.S. is rewriting global trade under a second Trump presidency.

Investors, CEOs, and central bankers are watching every clause in this deal. If it works? Expect more U.S.-first trade pacts. If it flops? Markets will punish accordingly.

The Mullet Take:

Wall Street loves certainty.

Trump just gave them a roadmap. The question now—who’s next in line for a deal?