The Digest:
US President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw the US-UK trade agreement over Prime Minister Keir Starmer's opposition to the war on Iran. In a phone interview with Sky News, Trump said the "special relationship" was in a "sad state," accusing the UK of failing to support the US during the Iran crisis. He said the trade deal, which reduced tariffs on UK cars, aluminium, and steel, "can always be changed." Starmer has said he is "fed up" with US actions pushing up energy costs.
Key Points:
- Trump criticised UK energy and immigration policies as "insane."
- He said a possible ceasefire with Iran could be reached before King Charles' US visit.
- UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she was "frustrated and angry" over US strikes.
- Downing Street has sought closer engagement with the EU amid concerns over US reliability.
- The trade deal was signed in May 2025 as a post-Brexit cooperation measure.
Sources: The Cable, CNN
