May 11, 2026

Kier Starmer

Trump Makes Deals with China, UK

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In a dramatic shift in the tariff war dynamic, two major deals were announced by Donald Trump, one with the UK and one with China, the latter being even more impactful on the tariff wars than the former.

The UK deal includes a 10% baseline tariff on most imported UK goods still in place but an elimination of UK Steel tariffs and a reduction on UK auto tariffs from 27.5% to 10%. In exchange, the UK will eliminate tariffs on U.S. ethanol and U.S. beef, as well as reductions and eliminations on “U.S. machinery, sports equipment, and other agricultural products.”

The China Trade deal will see China’s import tariff reduced from 145% to 30% for 90 days. In exchange, China will reduce U.S. import tariffs from 125% to 10% for 90 days as well. They will also remove all retaliatory tariffs for 90 days. The deal also included an informal agreement China will work on preventing fentanyl from reaching U.S. shores.

Trump: Trade deal with Beijing will open up Chinese market for US businesses – Apa.az
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British PM faces criticism over blocking legislation banning first-cousin marriage– www.foxnews.com

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British PM faces criticism over blocking legislation banning first-cousin marriage– www.foxnews.com
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A former British Conservative minister and current MP renewed his push in Parliament last week for legislation that bans first-cousin marriage, prompting opposition from the ruling Labour party, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and a British-Muslim MP.

The Conservative MP Richard Holden said during a parliamentary debate, “A marriage between first cousins carries significant health issues, many of which aren’t even knowable until post-birth.” He added, “When practiced generation after generation, there is a significant multiplier effect.”

Adverse health effects on the children of first cousin marriages have been established in medical research. Holden added that “the real impacts on the openness of our society and women’s rights in our country are significant. After all, there are significant dynamics in sharing the same set of grandparents.”

Holden urged Starmer to “think again” about blocking his legislation from moving forward. Starmer responded to Holden, stating “We’ve taken our position on that Bill, thank you.”

UK’s Starmer Rules Out Full Return to EU, but Brexit Renegotiation is on

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The UK’s Kier Starmer stated his cabinet’s policies regarding Brexit include a “reset” but not a “return” to the EU. The comments came during German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’ visit to the UK. He called for there to be “closer ties” between the UK and the EU.

Starmer said “I have been very clear (…) that I do want a reset of the relationship between the UK and the EU. That does not involve a return to the European Union. We had a referendum here on that, and that matter is settled… I think that is certainly in the UK’s best interest, I do believe it’s in the EU’s best interest, and already I hope that in the last seven months there has been a manifest difference in approach, tone and relationship,”

UK PM vows to ‘reset’ ties with EU but rules out rejoining the bloc – efe.com
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United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday pledged to “reset” the United Kingdom’s relationship with the European Union but ruled out rejoining the bloc, which the UK left in 2020.