DONALD Trump could strike a trade deal with the UK due to his love of Britain, his deputy says.
Vice President JD Vance insists there is a “good chance” of an agreement due to his affection for our country.
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The positive soundings from the White House comes as the UK faces 10 per cent tariffs on goods heading stateside.
Trump’s number two revealed the thinking of the US administration in a major interview with Unherd.
Vance said: “There’s a real cultural affinity … I think there’s a good chance that, yes, we’ll come to a great agreement that’s in the best interest of both countries.”
Downing Street are expected to greet the news warmly as they attempt to mitigate the levies.
Trump used a White House ceremony two weeks ago to formally lay out his tariff plans – that originally hit the European Union with a 20 per cent surcharge.
But Britain is keen to reduce the 25 per cent levy on cars, aluminium and steel.
Vance buyer during the first major overseas interview that Trump’s affection for the royal family could swing a deal.
He said: “The president really loves the United Kingdom. He loved the Queen.
“He admires and loves the King. It is a very important relationship.”
Vance also revealed that the US was working “very hard” to secure an economic deal with the UK.
He said: “With the United Kingdom, we have a much more reciprocal relationship than we have with, say, Germany …
“While we love the Germans, they are heavily dependent on exporting to the United States but are pretty tough on a lot of American businesses that would like to export into Germany.”
Back in February, Sir Keir Starmer held talks with Trump in the White House where he handed him an invitation to meet King Charles and discuss a state visit.
During the interview, he blasted how Europe relies too much on US for security.
It comes after Donald Trump tries to secure a pace deal with Russia to end the Ukraine war – with the UK and allies holding talks over a military deterrent to the Kremlin.
Vance said that Europe cant be a “permanent security vassal of the United States”.
Shadow Trade Secretary Andrew Griffith said: “This is an unmissable chance for growth – something that is thin on the ground under Labour.
“Starmer must grip this lifeline, not once again fumble the ball.”
