Trump threatens UK with 'big tariffs'

During an Oval Office briefing, Donald Trump accused the UK of attempting to 'make a quick buck' from American tech giants through its digital services levy.

He stated that retaliatory tariffs could be implemented 'very easily' if the tax is not dropped, despite the policy remaining unchanged in the 2025 trade deal.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stood firm, defending the tax as a fair measure for the digital economy.

This escalation comes just days before King Charles III is scheduled to make a state visit to the United States, complicating diplomatic efforts to repair the special relationship.