Trump Meets Starmer After Hailing UK–US Special Relationship

U.S. President Donald Trump met British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, capping a three-day state visit to the United Kingdom that combined royal pageantry with political and economic talks.

The meeting at Chequers, the prime minister’s official country residence, followed Trump’s high-profile engagements with King Charles III, including a state banquet at Windsor Castle where he described the UK–US relationship as “priceless and eternal.”

Investment Announcements

Central to the visit was the unveiling of record U.S. investment pledges in the UK, which the government valued at £150 billion ($190 billion). The commitments, spanning artificial intelligence, quantum computing, advanced manufacturing, and life sciences, came from companies including Microsoft, OpenAI, Google, and Nvidia.

Downing Street described the commitments as part of a “technology prosperity deal” designed to reinforce Britain’s role as a hub for innovation and secure long-term economic growth.

Strategic and Policy Discussions

While investment dominated headlines, Thursday’s discussions at Chequers touched on areas of both alignment and tension:

Trade Tariffs: Trump has maintained tariffs on steel and aluminum, which remain a sticking point in UK-US trade relations.
Foreign Policy: Differences persist on approaches to Ukraine and the Middle East, particularly regarding the Israel–Palestine conflict.
Technology Regulation: Both sides emphasized cooperation in emerging technologies, though the UK has signaled it may pursue stricter regulatory frameworks than Washington.

Domestic Political Context

For Prime Minister Starmer, the visit comes at a pivotal moment. His Labour government has faced declining poll numbers and recent criticism over foreign policy handling. Delivering tangible economic benefits from the U.S. visit is seen as vital to strengthening his domestic standing.

Trump, meanwhile, used the trip to reinforce his foreign policy message of prioritizing U.S. partnerships with allies who can deliver economic and strategic returns.

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