Political trip for Starmer could face abrupt ending
Donald Trump, the former US President, recently visited London, marking a significant event in the history of the special relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States. The visit, initiated by the British government, involved Prime Minister Keir Starmer and King Charles III.
During the visit, a total of £250 billion in new deals were announced, according to Prime Minister Starmer. Notably, £30 billion in investment from US tech firms was secured, with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang promising to deliver 120,000 of his company's chips for new AI data centers. A Technology Prosperity Deal was also signed between the two nations.
However, not all aspects of the visit were met with enthusiasm. Trump's 10 percent tariffs on Scotch whisky and pending tariffs on pharmaceuticals did not receive a public mention during the state visit, causing concern for the affected industries. The tariff-free quota for steel and aluminum exports, promised in the trade pact between Trump and Starmer, was not established, leaving Britain's beleaguered steel and aluminum industry disappointed.
Trump's visit also stirred political debates. He expressed a disagreement with Prime Minister Starmer on the recognition of a Palestine state, a contentious issue that has divided opinions within the UK.
The British public's sentiment towards Trump was evident in a YouGov poll, which showed that 70 percent of the British public dislike Trump. Despite this, Prime Minister Starmer appears to believe the benefits of his Trump strategy outweigh the risks.
Gavin Barwell, a former advisor to Theresa May, warned that Starmer's progress on Ukraine could "unravel" once Trump returns to the US. Others are reserving judgement until they have scrutinized the details of the deals announced during the state visit.
In the midst of the business announcements and political debates, Trump made a statement about the relationship between Britain and the US, claiming they have done more good on the planet than any two nations in history.
As the dust settles on Trump's state visit, the focus shifts to the potential future of the special relationship. Some speculate that a visit from the King or the Prince of Wales to the US might be considered as an alternative to another state visit for Trump.
Meanwhile, Labour backbench MPs like Luke Akehurst have admired Starmer's ability to build a good working relationship with Trump, while others like Gavin Barwell remain cautious about the potential long-term implications. As always, the future of the special relationship between the UK and the US remains uncertain, but one thing is clear - the visit has certainly sparked debate and discussion.
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