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What is Trump discussing in the UK?

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Trump is in the UK for a state visit focused on trade, technology investments, and reinforcing US-UK relations. He is meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss major American tech investments and a new trade agreement, while ceremonial events with King Charles highlight the visit. Contentious topics like Ukraine are largely avoided.

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Trump meets with British PM to discuss trade, tech investments

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  • President Trump attended a state visit to the UK, featuring ceremonies with King Charles.
  • The state banquet at Windsor Castle included royals, tech CEOs, and media figures. 29s
  • Thousands protested Trump's visit in central London. 1m 7s
  • Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Trump discussed a major US-UK investment deal. 1m 16s
  • American tech companies pledged tens of billions in investments, creating jobs in both countries. 1m 22s
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Trump meets with British PM to discuss trade, tech investments
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CBS News
5 hours ago
Trump meets with British PM to discuss trade, tech investments

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is hoping to claw back some public support with a large new investment deal with the U.S. American tech leaders from Apple, OpenAI, and Nvidia are on hand pledging tens of billions of dollars in new investments and jobs.

Can Trump, Starmer reach a trade agreement?
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CBS News
5 hours ago
Can Trump, Starmer reach a trade agreement?

Both leaders are eager to iron out the final details of trade agreements between the two countries, with announcements expected from US tech firms planning to invest tens of billions in British AI, quantum computing, and nuclear energy.

Trump kicks off historic second UK state visit with King Charles
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CBS News
24 hours ago
Trump kicks off historic second UK state visit with King Charles

The main focus of the visit is the announcement of a significant trade agreement between the US and UK, involving substantial investments by American technology firms in the UK.

Donald Trump arrives in the UK for historic second state visit
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Euronews
1 day ago
Donald Trump arrives in the UK for historic second state visit

The visit aims to reinforce the relationship between the two countries, particularly through discussions of a significant technology deal.

UK plans Trump trip on deals, avoiding contentious topics: analyst
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Reuters
2 days ago
UK plans Trump trip on deals, avoiding contentious topics: analyst

The focus will be on deals, including a $10 billion package in energy and technology and a transatlantic task force to boost financial cooperation, while steering clear of contentious issues like Ukraine.

UK to welcome Donald Trump for landmark second state visit
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France 24
2 days ago
UK to welcome Donald Trump for landmark second state visit

Trump will meet with Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss topics such as technology, trade, and the war in Ukraine, following previous successful negotiations between the two leaders.

Trump in the UK: What’s at stake
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CNBC
2 days ago
Trump in the UK: What’s at stake

Deals have been leading the agenda ahead of Trump's visit, with major US firms making and eyeing UK investments, including BlackRock, Alphabet, OpenAI, and NVIDIA.

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