Trump expresses his opposition to acknowledging Palestine's status during a press conference hosted by Starmer.
US and UK Renew Special Relationship, Unveil Investment Package
In a significant development, US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have renewed their nations' special relationship. The leaders met to discuss various matters, including jobs, growth, and lower bills for both countries.
During the meeting, a £150 billion package of US investment into Britain was unveiled as part of a wider £250 billion pound package. Notable investors include Blackstone, which plans to invest £90 billion over the next ten years, Microsoft, committing $30 billion over four years in cloud computing and AI infrastructure, Google pledging $5 billion in AI investments over two years, and Palantir Technologies Inc., committing £1.5 billion and signing a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence to expand AI software use.
The leaders had differences on foreign affairs, particularly regarding Russia and Ukraine. Mr. Trump reserved his toughest language for Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that he had 'let him down' in his efforts to end the war in Ukraine. In contrast, Mr. Starmer and other European leaders urged Mr. Trump to pressure Mr. Putin to end the conflict.
Despite these differences, the leaders praised the close ties between their countries. Mr. Trump described Mr. Starmer as a tough negotiator, while Mr. Starmer promoted Britain as a destination for US investment, focusing on financial services, tech, and energy sectors. He highlighted potential deals with companies such as Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI.
There was a potential disagreement between the leaders on free speech interpretations, but it was not further addressed. The leaders also avoided discussing the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his ties to both of them. Mr. Trump was asked about Mr. Starmer's decision to sack Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US, but responded that he did not know him.
Mr. Starmer defended his decision to sack Mr. Mandelson, citing new information that was not available when he was appointed. The press conference ended without either leader being tripped up by potential embarrassing subjects.
On the issue of Palestine, Mr. Trump disagreed with Mr. Starmer's stance. Mr. Trump expressed frustration with European nations buying Russian oil, but stated that Mr. Starmer was not among them.
In conclusion, the US and UK have renewed their special relationship, aiming to bring jobs, growth, and lower bills for both countries. Despite differences on foreign affairs, the leaders praised the close ties between their nations and unveiled a substantial investment package. The press conference ended without any major disagreements or controversies.
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