✎ Contributed by Ty Griffin
A new bilateral trade agreement between the U.S. and the United Kingdom fueled investor optimism Thursday, lifting shares of companies tied to manufacturing, autos, and raw materials. The deal—announced jointly by President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer—cuts tariffs on British vehicle exports and eliminates duties on steel and aerospace components, while expanding tariff-free quotas for key U.S. exports.
Performance of Public Companies Tied to Trade and Manufacturing
- Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F): Trading at $10.38, up $0.095 (0.92%) today.
- General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM): Trading at $47.20, up $1.73 (3.80%) today.
- Stellantis N.V. (NYSE: STLA): Trading at $9.86, up $0.43 (4.50%) today.
- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT): Trading at $327.96, up $7.67 (2.39%) today.
- United States Steel Corp. (NYSE: X): Trading at $41.14, up $0.62 (1.52%) today.
- Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA): Trading at $193.70, up $8.14 (4.39%) today.
- Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (NYSE: ADM): Trading at $47.73, down $0.15 (0.31%) today.
Industry Impact
The agreement offers immediate support to U.S. sectors that have borne the brunt of trade friction in recent years. Automakers such as Ford, GM, and Stellantis may benefit from improved reciprocal access and relief from price pressure tied to transatlantic tariffs.
Steel and heavy equipment producers like U.S. Steel and Caterpillar gained on expectations of increased exports and lower input costs. Boeing advanced following the announcement, with analysts noting improved supply chain outlooks for aerospace manufacturing between the U.S. and U.K.
Meanwhile, ADM saw a slight decline despite expanded U.K. quotas on U.S. ethanol and food exports, suggesting the broader agriculture segment may remain more reactive to commodity pricing than policy shifts.
While a 10% universal tariff still applies broadly, the carve-outs included in today’s announcement point to a more tactical, industry-specific approach to trade moving forward. Analysts see the deal as a blueprint for future negotiations and a possible catalyst for easing broader tariff burdens.
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