Trade and defence, including the future of Ukraine, will top the agenda for the UK PM’s first meeting with Donald Trump as president
Keir Starmer is heading to Washington for a crucial meeting with US President Donald Trump, marking a significant moment in his premiership. The visit aims to strengthen UK-US relations, with a focus on defense spending, trade policy, and cooperation on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. Starmer recently announced an increase in UK defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and 3% by 2033, a move seen as an effort to gain Trump's favor. The decision to cut foreign aid, however, has drawn criticism from within his party. The summit also carries broader implications for Europe-US relations and support for Ukraine.
