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The leaders opened their discussions by emphasizing their nations' robust economic relationship. The UK prime minister highlighted the success of their recent trade deal, describing it as "a fantastic job" that benefits both countries and has been well received domestically. The trade agreement signifies a significant step in strengthening transatlantic economic ties, with the US and the UK emerging as each other's largest trading partners, representing about a third of global trade in goods and services.