Donald Trump made an unanticipated phone call to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, discussing Starmer's upcoming visit to the US. The call was characterized as impromptu, emphasizing Trump's unpredictable diplomatic style. It followed a meeting Starmer had with Mark Burnett, Trump's special envoy to the UK. The call is viewed positively by No 10, as Starmer seeks to maintain a favorable relationship with Trump to mitigate potential tariffs or penalties from the US. This was not their first communication, but it underlines the unique connection between the UK and the US, as noted by Burnett and Starmer.
Amid details of the pair's conversation, the No 10 statement said Starmer took a call from President Trump and discussed his forthcoming visit to the US.
The call, which once again emphasised the often unexpected and freewheeling approach to diplomacy embraced by Trump and his White House, is believed to have been brief.
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