Starmer and Trump discuss Ukraine aid and tariffs
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met US President Donald Trump at the White House, marking their first meeting since Trump returned to office. They discussed various topics, including US aid to Ukraine and tariffs. Trump claimed the US has provided over $300 billion in aid to Ukraine, a figure not supported by evidence. Estimates from various sources suggest the total US aid is significantly lower, around $119.5 billion to $183 billion since 2022. Starmer invited Trump for a second state visit to the UK, which he called "unprecedented." This would be the first time a US president has made two state visits since 1952, as previous presidents had only one.