- Donald Trump became the first U.S. president to be honored with a second state visit to the UK, hosted by King Charles III and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
- The visit featured royal ceremonies at Windsor Castle, including a carriage procession, military flypast, gun salute, and state banquet.
- Trump later met with Starmer at Chequers, the U.K. Prime Minister’s country residence, to discuss global affairs, U.S.-U.K. relations, and trade. A new “tech prosperity deal” was signed, aimed at creating jobs and strengthening trans-Atlantic tech ties.
- U.S. companies pledged £150 billion ($204 billion) in UK investments, including commitments to AI, quantum computing, energy, and life sciences. Britain will also invest nearly $30 billion in the U.S. through the pharmaceutical firm GSK.
- Despite progress in cars and aerospace, steel and aluminum tariffs (25%) remain unresolved, frustrating UK industry.
US President Donald Trump Arrives in the UK for Second State Visit
