Trump makes state visit to the UK

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🗞️ Driving the news: President Donald Trump has arrived in the United Kingdom for a rare second state visit, where he is set to meet King Charles III and Prime Minister Keir Starmer
• His first full day includes a royal welcome at Windsor Castle, a flyover by the Royal Air Force, and a state banquet
• The visit coincides with the announcement of a multi-billion-dollar US-UK technology pact and renewed public scrutiny over Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein

🔭 The context: State visits in the UK are typically reserved for first-term presidents, making Trump’s second invitation unusual
• It comes at a time of political tension on both sides of the Atlantic, with domestic challenges and ideological divides shaping diplomacy
• Trump’s previous visit in 2019 sparked mass protests; this time, activists have projected images of Trump and Epstein onto Windsor Castle, while London Mayor Sadiq Khan has publicly criticised the visit

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The newly launched “Tech Prosperity Deal” between the US and UK involves strategic investments in AI, quantum computing and nuclear energy
• It includes Microsoft’s $30 billion plan to build the UK’s largest supercomputer and Nvidia’s deployment of 120,000 advanced chips—Europe’s largest rollout to date
• These developments have significant implications for climate technologies, clean energy systems, and digital infrastructure tied to sustainable development goals

⏭️ What’s next: Trump will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Starmer at Chequers tomorrow, where discussions are expected to include trade, defence, and technological cooperation
• Protests and investigations surrounding Trump’s past associations may dominate media coverage
• Melania Trump is expected to continue engagements with Queen Camilla and the Princess of Wales before rejoining the President ahead of their return to the United States

💬 One quote: “This marks a generational step change in our relationship with the US, shaping the futures of millions of people on both sides of the Atlantic.” – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer

📈 One stat: US tech firms pledged over $42 billion in UK investments, led by Microsoft, Google and Nvidia, as part of the transatlantic technology pact

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