Americast Who’s the real winner from the UK’s trade deal with the US?
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May 8, 2025 
Chris Whipple, a journalist and author known for his insider insights into political campaigns, shares fascinating revelations about Joe Biden's 2024 campaign struggles. The discussion dives into the recently announced UK-US trade deal, sparking debates over who truly benefits, with critics suggesting the UK made undue concessions. Whipple reveals behind-the-scenes chaos in Biden's team as they prepared for key debates, shedding light on the emotional toll and the wider implications of these decisions for both his legacy and the Democratic Party.
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UK Car Industry Tariff Cut
- The UK car industry depends heavily on exports to the US, with about 18% of its output going there.
- The trade deal reduced car tariffs from over 27% to 10%, which the UK car sector can tolerate.
US Agriculture Access in Deal
- The deal includes US agricultural exports to the UK, notably ethanol and beef.
- British acceptance hinges on maintaining UK food safety standards, sparking debate on hormone-treated beef.
Food Safety Standards Maintained
- UK officials insist American agricultural imports must meet British food safety standards.
- This preserves higher UK and EU standards, creating a key non-tariff barrier in the trade agreement.