President Donald Trump announced Friday that he intends to address several key issues with King Charles during the British monarch’s upcoming Washington visit, including concerns over Iran, NATO matters, and the United Kingdom’s digital services tax.
Speaking with Reuters in a telephone conversation, Trump indicated his willingness to cover a broad range of subjects. “I’m going to talk about everything,” the president stated. “I’m going to talk about it. He is a friend of mine, and he is a great guy.”
The British king’s four-day official visit begins Monday and will commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence from Britain.
King Charles’ itinerary includes visits to Virginia, New York, and Washington, D.C., where he will hold private discussions with Trump and speak before members of the U.S. Congress.
The royal visit occurs during a period of strained U.S.-British relations, representing the most difficult diplomatic ties between the nations since the 1956 Suez Crisis. Trump has repeatedly criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for declining to participate in military action against Iran and has made disparaging comments regarding Britain’s defense capabilities.
Additionally, the president has warned of potential tariffs against Britain should Starmer refuse to eliminate the digital services tax.
