US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met in Scotland for a high-profile summit dominated by urgent discussions on the Gaza humanitarian crisis, the war in Ukraine, and transatlantic trade. Starmer pressed Trump to take stronger action to address starvation in Gaza and to push for a ceasefire, while Trump signaled openness to the UK recognizing a Palestinian state and promised to establish food centers in Gaza. The leaders also discussed reducing tariffs on British steel and refining a new trade deal, with Trump offering political advice to Starmer on domestic issues like taxes and immigration. The meeting was marked by Trump's dominant presence and use of his golf resort as a backdrop, highlighting both policy differences and the enduring 'special relationship' between the US and UK. The summit underscored the pivotal role both leaders play in shaping responses to global crises and the future of Western alliances.
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