US trade deal 'made by Brexit' and 'Holy smoke'
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"U.S. trade deal made by Brexit", states the Daily Mail which is one of many newspapers to lead on news of the US and the UK's new agreement. The Mail notes it is a bid to save the British car industry, which had been subject to American tariffs.
The Financial Times' headline reads "Starmer seals first US trade deal since start of Trump war". The FT also reports the UK has won concessions on car and steel exports but failed to reverse a flat ten per cent levy on most goods.
"PM hails 'historic' deal with US", reports the Times. The paper says Sir Keir Starmer "boasts of jobs saved" while President Trump gets "better terms for beef and ethanol".
The Daily Telegraph says it has learnt that under the terms of the deal the US can "object to Chinese firms investing in the UK". The paper reports the Conservative Party as saying this amounts to a "veto" however this claim has been dismissed by a spokesperson for the government who said it was "categorically untrue".
The I newspaper says the UK has won the global race to "shake off worst Trump trade tariffs" but it notes that questions remain over the pharmaceutical industry.
The Daily Star's headline is typically cheeky exclaiming "the future's orange!" It sits alongside a picture of President Trump whose complexion appears to have artificially been enhanced.
"Holy smoke.. That was quick!" states the front page of the Metro in relation to the secretive process to select a new Pope. Yesterday, white smoke billowed from the Vatican chimney signifying cardinals had elected a successor to Pope Francis. The paper says Leo XIV was chosen as the 267th pontiff in just 25 hours.
"God bless American" reads the headline on the front page of the Sun alongside a photo of the new pope, who hails from Chicago.
The Guardian reports on the new pope's message from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica under the headline of "'Evil will not prevail': first US pope vows to build bridges". It also reflects on Robert Prevost for having previously criticised the Trump administration over its refugee policies.
The Daily Mirror is the only newspaper to lead on Thursday's commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. The paper reflects on the King's VE Day message referencing the wartime generation saying "we must protect their precious legacy".
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