Trump says he can do business with Burnham but criticises 'terrible' Chagos deal
Trump said the relationship is stronger under Andy Burnham after their first face-to-face meeting, as the two discussed trade, Ukraine and immigration.
- On Tuesday at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, President Donald Trump held his first meeting with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, where he criticized the UK’s plan to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius as a "terrible deal."
- Because Diego Garcia hosts a vital military base under a 99-year lease, Trump criticized the Chagos Islands transfer, calling the location "a very important piece of real estate, militarily and strategically."
- Burnham, while previously signaling intent to proceed with the transfer, has pledged to find a solution, aiming to maintain the "good connection" he claimed to have established with Trump.
- Relations between the United States and the UK are "more up" under Burnham than they were under Sir Keir Starmer, Trump claimed following the meeting.
- Trade, energy, and immigration were also discussed, with Trump praising Burnham as a "natural business person" who understands the requirements of his role.
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Trump criticises UK’s Chagos deal, says new British PM Burnham will reconsider
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his country’s relations with Britain were better under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, but he criticised a deal to hand over the Chagos Islands. Trump and Burnham shook hands as they met for the first time on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. “No, I think they’re up – well, they’re more up now than they were with your last prime minister, let me put it that way,” Trump …
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The 'special relationship' between the United Kingdom and the United States is showing signs of improvement after two years of turbulence. US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham have parked their differences and have shown good harmony this Tuesday at their first meeting in person since the Labour leader arrived on Downing Street last July. The two leaders have avoided delving into thorny issues and have had an impact …
US relations with the United Kingdom are better under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, even as he criticised the British deal to hand over the Chaga Islands.
US relations with the UK are better under new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Donald Trump said after the two leaders met at the UN General Assembly.
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