The UK government is preparing to engage in tense negotiations next week with the Trump administration, demanding immediate action to eliminate tariffs on British steel exports before a new 50% tariff takes effect. This comes as Jonathan Reynolds, Britain’s business and trade secretary, prepares for a meeting in Paris during the OECD summit with Jamieson Greer, Donald Trump’s trade representative. The Economic Prosperity Deal signed between Trump and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on May 8th aimed to eliminate tariffs on British steel and aluminum entirely. However, this deal remains unimplemented as the US imposes a new 50% tariff on global steel and aluminum. This move has left British officials scrambling for answers and clarity about the impact of these new tariffs. The UK’s steel industry is facing a financial cliff with the potential for significant economic losses without clear timelines from Washington.