UK will not choose sides in potential US trade war

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain doesn’t have to choose between the European Union and the United States. He delivered a major foreign policy speech to push back against claims the UK will need to pick sides if Donald Trump’s administration begins a trade war.

Starmer praised his relationship with President-elect Trump. But he also insisted the UK will continue to support Ukraine so it can be in the best position possible if there are peace talks with Moscow.

Written by: Tonata Kadhila

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