Jill Rutter thinks that a veterinary deal would not prove "economically earth shattering" – but if it goes well, she argues that it could provide "early proof of concept" for further UK-EU cooperation.
That aspect of the deal is not impacted by the court ruling, but the blanket 10% tariff on most other UK goods entering the US has now been called into question.How that part of the deal could change remains uncertain following the ruling, with the agreement between both governments yet to be implemented.
The UK government has not commented on the court ruling but said it was working to ensure British businesses can benefit from the deal "as quickly as possible".Follow the twists and turns of Trump's second term with North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher's weeklynewsletter. Readers in the UK can
. Those outside the UK canIn recent months, US President Donald Trump has announced a series of tariffs - import taxes on goods from other countries - arguing they will boost American manufacturing and protect jobs.
The move has thrown the world economy into chaos and critics have argued that tariffs will make products more expensive for US consumers.
At the end of May, a US trade court ruled that Trump did not have the authority to impose the sweeping import taxes. But a day later an appeals court allowed the tariffs to stay in place while the case is litigated.For his part, Alastair, who runs a gingerbread business, describes the donation as his "legacy".
He told Luke: "If I achieve nothing more than just seeing that smile on your face, then I've achieved everything I need to achieve."Preston was a fitting place to meet as Alastair's grandparents lived in the town and Luke's family also have roots there.
Luke, who is now 31 and back to full health, feels he can put the last 15 years behind him. He has even run a marathon."Meeting Alastair in person is a dream come true," he says. "What do you say to the person who has given you your life back by literally giving a part of themselves?