Trump warns that UK trade deal 'can always be changed'

US President Donald Trump told Sky News on Wednesday that America's trade deal with the UK "can always be changed," describing it as "better than I had to" give. Trump has consistently criticized Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer since the UK refused to join the US-Israel war against Iran in late February, stating the relationship had "been better." He further elaborated that when the US "needed them, they were not there." Trump also called Starmer's government's immigration and energy policies "insane."

Despite the strained relationship between the leaders, Trump affirmed that this would not overshadow King Charles and Queen Camilla's forthcoming state visit to the US in late April. He noted that he has known the King for a long time and that the monarch is not involved in the political process. In May last year, the UK became the first country to agree a tariff deal with President Trump after his return to office, which included cutting some import taxes on cars, aluminum, and steel.