Trump threatens to change US-UK trade deal, calls relationship 'sad state'

Donald Trump threatened to roll back the trade deal the US signed with the UK in 2025, stating it "can always be changed" in an interview with Sky News. The president called the current state of US-UK relations "sad" while criticizing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's policies and the UK government's stance on America's approach to the Middle East. Trump claimed he gave Britain "a good trade deal. Better than I had to," suggesting he might renegotiate terms. The comments represent an escalation in tensions between the longtime allies, with Trump having repeatedly criticized Starmer's government in recent weeks over policy disagreements, particularly regarding Middle East conflicts. The threat to revoke favorable trade terms as leverage on unrelated foreign policy matters represents diplomatic coercion against a key ally.

"We gave them a good trade deal. Better than I had to. Which can always be changed." — Trump's statement to Sky News when asked about US-UK relations and disagreements with PM Keir Starmer over Middle East policy