The leaders of USA and of United Kingdom They have shown good harmony in their Thursday meeting at the White House. A meeting that has occurred in full negotiations to achieve a peace agreement in Ukraine and in which the British prime minister, Keir Starmerit has highlighted the importance of having all the security guarantees possible in an eventual peace mission led by European countries. The US president, Donald Trumphas been willing to offer these guarantees and stressed that the signing of an agreement with Ukraine for the exploitation of its minerals and rare earth will be a step in that direction.
“We will be support for Ukraine because we will be working there. If we talk about economic development we will have many people working in the country, so I don’t think there is any problem“Trump said, who plans to receive this Friday the Ukrainian president, Volodímir Zelenskito close the agreement. The American leader has assured that maintaining security in Ukraine will be the part “easy”but recalled that for this first You have to close a lasting peace agreement. “We can discuss many things about who will take care of security, but that will be a pleasant conversation. The most complicated conversation will be to close the agreement, although I think Russia will want to do it and Ukraine too,” added Trump, who has claimed to have one “good relationship “ with the leaders of the two countries.
Goodwill gestures
Trump’s words have been received with satisfaction by Starmer, who has tried to launch Goodwill gestures to his American counterpart in recent days to pave the land before his arrival in Washington. The recent announcement of the increase in military spending up to 2.5% of GDP in 2027, as well as its willingness to deploy troops on the land in Ukraine, together with France, in an eventual European peace mission they have had a positive effect on relations with the US administration, which sees a United Kingdom a strategic allied. “The British have been incredible soldiers and can take care of themselves, but they need help I will always be with them “Trump said.
Starmer has also achieved another of its main objectives: dodge the imposition of tariffs to British products and move towards signature of a possible commercial agreement. The American leader has avoided directly confronting his counterpart in this matter, something that contrasts with the recent tariff threats against the European Union. “There are many options for our countries to reach a commercial agreement and that tariffs are not necessary,” Trump said. Starmer added that the commercial relationship With the United States is “balanced “ and that are in a “different position” to that of Brussels.
The meeting between the two leaders has been marked by the cordiality and for the Mutual flattery. Shortly after his arrival at the White House, Starmer has extended a Carlos III letter with an invitation to the United Kingdomin which it will be his second trip to the country as an American president. Trump already showed his admiration for the British royal family on his first visit, and the Labor Government is confident that the courtships also serve on this occasion to demonstrate their will to Maintain the “special relationship” Between the two countries. “This is something very special, it had never happened,” Starmer said in reference to the second invitation of a British monarch to Trump. “Symbolizes the strength of our relationship “he added.
Bridge with Europe
Despite the compliments, the British prime minister has also been firm before some of the Recent accusations launched by members of the US administration. Among them, the statements of Trump’s vice president, JD Vancein which he assured that freedom of expression is “in recoil” in Europe. “We have freedom of expression for a long time In the United Kingdom And I am very proud of it, “he said Starr before Vance’s watchful eye. The British ‘Premier’ has also recalled that Europe has delivered money to Ukraine thoroughly lost, something Trump has denied several times.
Thursday’s visit has served Starmer to reinforce his “bridge” position between the United States and the European Union in a moment of growing tension on both sides of the Atlantic. The prime minister is scheduled Gather the European leaders this Sunday In London to inform them about their encounter with Trump and, at the same time, to urge them again to strengthen their safety and to increase defense spending. Diplomatic efforts that, for now, seem to be taking effect.
