JD Vance

US Vice President

JD Vance

US Vice President

As of February 2025, J.D. Vance serves as Vice President under Donald Trump. He gained fame with his 2016 memoir Hillbilly Elegy and later shifted from critic to ally of Trump, securing the vice presidency in 2024. At the Munich Security Conference, Vance drew attention for criticizing European leaders over censorship, calling it a bigger threat than Russia or China, and meeting with far-right figures, sparking backlash from European officials.

Trump Seeks 'Great' Trade Deal with UK Amid Tariff Turmoil: VP Vance Optimistic on Bilateral Agreement

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JD Vance says US is 'working very hard' on negotiating 'great' UK trade ... news.sky.com
JD Vance says US and UK 'working very hard' on trade deal and will come ... independent.co.uk
JD Vance says Trump 'working very hard' with UK on negotiating trade deal express.co.uk
JD Vance hints at 'great' trade deal with Britain ... - Express.co.uk dailymail.co.uk
US is negotiating a 'great' trade deal for Britain, JD Vance says
  • Tuesday, 15 April 2025

The US is working hard to negotiate a "great" trade deal with the UK government led by Keir Starmer. According to JD Vance, Vice President Trump "really loves the United Kingdom" and has a cultural affinity with it. Trump imposed tariffs on imports earlier this month, and the UK government hopes to exempt itself from these tariffs. Vance expressed optimism that both sides can come to a mutually beneficial agreement, citing Trump's admiration for the Queen and King, as well as his business relationships in Britain.

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