Faisal Islam: Any Starmer deal with Trump is all about avoiding tariffs

What will Starmer’s defence spending buy from Trump?

Plus: Amol & Nick talk tactics over PM-President meets & remember past awkward encounters.

BBC News - 1d

Starmer Flies to Meet Trump, With a Gift and a Difficult Message

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain cut international aid to raise military spending. He’s hoping to make a case for Ukraine at the White House.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump meeting with UK's Starmer at the White House

President Trump will meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House as European nations work to have more say in any talks with Russia on the end to the war with Ukraine. CBS ...

CBS News - 1d

How Starmer can tread the Trump tightrope

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Financial Times - 1d

Starmer Offers Trump a Plea and a Promise Over Ukraine

During a visit to the White House by the British prime minister, President Trump refused to pledge U.S. military support for a peacekeeping force for Ukraine.

The New York Times - 11h

Bringing fruits to Trump’s volcano: Starmer edition

The British prime minister must also be ready to play hardball

Financial Times - 11h

Starmer speaks to Trump and Zelensky after row

A statement from No 10 confirms he spoke with both and "retains unwavering support for Ukraine".

BBC News - 1h

'Trump hasn't got any plan': Russians speak to BBC after three years of war

A BBC team asking Russians about their invasion of Ukraine draws police and state TV attention.

BBC News - Feb. 22

Trump’s Tariffs Are Causing Some Startups to Scrap Their IPOs

This was expected to be a big year for IPOs, but now some companies are rethinking plans to go public.

Inc. - 6d

Trump says tariffs on Canada and Mexico are 'on time, on schedule'

During a White House press conference, President Trump told reporters that his administration would move forward with planned tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

NBC News - 4d

Trump says tariffs on Canada and Mexico 'will go forward'

President Donald Trump said sweeping tariffs on Canada and Mexico "will go forward" when a monthlong delay on their implementation expires next week.

CNBC - 4d

Trump directs investigation preceding potential copper tariffs

President Trump on Tuesday directed his Commerce secretary to investigate the need for possible tariffs on copper, the latest industry to potentially be targeted by Trump’s sweeping trade agenda. ...

The Hill - 3d

Trump Announces Inquiry That Could Lead to Tariffs on Copper

Tariffs, if they are imposed, could boost U.S. production of a valuable resource but also raise costs for automakers, construction companies and others.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump’s tariffs spook consumers weary of inflation

The high spirits that greeted the US president’s election triumph in November have faded

Financial Times - 2d

Trump threatens to impose 25% tariffs on EU goods

US president warns levies will target auto sector and be applied ‘generally’

Financial Times - 2d

Trump says 25% tariffs on EU will be announced soon

"The EU was formed to screw the United States," Trump says.

BBC News - 1d

European stocks fall after Trump’s tariff warnings

US president has threatened 25% duties on EU imports as well as levies on other major trading partners

Financial Times - 1d

FirstFT: Trump says UK could be spared tariffs

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Financial Times - 15h

Inflation Is Rising. What Will That Mean for Trump’s Tariffs?

Consumer sentiment has turned south as high prices weigh on households. Could that crimp big pieces of the president’s economic agenda, including tariffs?

The New York Times - 13h

What We Know About the U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal

A draft agreement discussed on Tuesday does not include a $500 billion payout the Trump administration demanded earlier.

The New York Times - 2d

What we know about US-Ukraine minerals deal

The White House said the deal, which would give the US access to mineral deposits, was not signed on Friday.

BBC News - 5h

Lawmakers skeptical of Trump's Ukraine deal

Lawmakers in both parties are expressing skepticism of President Trump’s expected deal to share Ukraine’s mineral wealth, warning it will need a strong buy-in from Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...

The Hill - 1d

Starmer warns cabinet about Blairism — while bringing in New Labour era staff

Prime minister’s note to ministers repudiates older views on globalisation and immigration

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Trump orders agencies to record and justify all payments

The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, led by Musk, is coming under increasing scrutiny, including by congressional Republicans.

NBC News - 2d

Democrats won’t fight Trump’s tariff policies. On trade, Trump is a Democrat.

President Donald Trump's recent trade policy has been met with surprising support from congressional Democrats, despite his protectionist policies being more aligned with progressive Democrats than ...

The Hill - 5d

Starmer will not challenge Trump on his attack on Zelenskyy when the pair meet

UK prime minister aiming to cool escalating transatlantic row over war in Ukraine. Keir Starmer will not risk riling Donald Trump by challenging him over his attack on Ukraine’s president, ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Trump says Starmer and Macron 'haven't done anything' to end Ukraine war

Trump's criticisms come as the UK and French leaders prepare to visit the White House next week.

BBC News - 6d

Keir Starmer lays down Ukraine peace demand ahead of Trump talks

Kyiv ‘must be at the heart of negotiations’ says PM as foreign secretary announces new Russia sanctions. Keir Starmer has raised the stakes before a crucial meeting in Washington with the US ...

The Guardian - 6d

I'll back Ukraine in talks with Trump, Starmer tells Zelensky

The prime minister called Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky for the second time in four days.

BBC News - 6d

Macron and Starmer Have Played Trump’s Game Before, but the Rules Are Changing

The leaders of France and Britain are both due to meet with President Trump this week. Approaches previously tried with him may no longer work.

The New York Times - 5d

Starmer must take baton from Macron in effort to sway Trump on Ukraine

UK and France need to convince US to align with them over Ukraine, while at the UN Trump openly sides with Russia. Keir Starmer, when he visits the White House on Thursday, will have to pick up the ...

The Guardian - 3d