Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to meet US President Donald Trump for the first time since Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election.
The high-stakes diplomatic encounter comes at a time of political and strategic turbulence across Europe.
Starmer faces several critical objectives during the talks, which will test the strength of the UK-US special relationship.
The Prime Minister will seek assurances from the US amid concerns about Trump’s approach to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Trump began his second term with promises to end the three-year war sparked by Russia’s invasion.
Starmer is expected to attempt to persuade Trump to provide security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of any peace deal.
The meeting will also offer a chance to explore potential new trade opportunities and partnerships.
It comes against the backdrop of Trump’s previous statements about raising taxes on imports to the US.
The Prime Minister will likely try to convince President Trump to pause any potential tariffs on UK products.
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