"Donald Trump will arrive in the UK tonight to a barrage of criticism from Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, who has accused the US president of doing more than anyone else to encourage the intolerant far right across the globe. In what will be considered to be a direct challenge to Keir Starmer's government to take a more robust stance towards Trump, Khan said the president's use of the military in cities and targeting of minorities was straight out of the autocrat's playbook."
"In a last-minute blow to Starmer ahead of Trump's highly contentious state visit, a plan to finally announce a deal to eliminate tariffs on British aluminium and steel into the US has fallen apart , the Guardian has been told. Starmer has repeatedly cited the ability to avoid the worst of US tariffs as a reason for his largely conciliatory approach to Trump, and is likely to face renewed criticism for treating the US president to the pomp of an unprecedented second state visit."
Donald Trump will arrive in the UK amid strong criticism from Sadiq Khan, who accuses him of encouraging intolerant far-right movements and of using military force in cities and targeting minorities. A planned deal to eliminate US tariffs on British aluminium and steel collapsed at the last minute, weakening a key justification for a conciliatory approach. Trump will meet the King and Queen at Windsor Castle, attend a military flypast and banquet, and hold talks with Keir Starmer at Chequers. Demonstrations are planned but the schedule may shield Trump from protesters. The visit poses political risk for Starmer, especially around a joint press conference.
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