Has Donald Trump’s second term been good for the UK?
Donald Trump is serving his second term as US President, which began in January 2025. The UK-US relationship has faced strains including US tariffs on British goods, disputes over the Chagos Islands deal, differing positions on Iran strikes and NATO burden-sharing, and pressure for higher UK defence spending now targeted at 3.5% of GDP. Recent UK leadership change to Prime Minister Andy Burnham has seen some improved personal rapport with Trump alongside continued tensions over trade, security and energy supplies.
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Absolutely not. Even the "positives" here are bad. Why are we spending so much money on war and awful, surveilling, self-serving, foreign tech companies? The Americanisation of the UK is a worrying slippery slope, considering the state of the US.
No. But he's acting in the best interests of his country. If only ...
Yes, Trump show us fundamental truty - if you need to relay on somebody, relay on yourself. He was right in most of the cases, shame he could not deliver all promises from both campaigns. Comparing to our politicians - he still holds the world Guinness record in delivery of election promises.