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Trump Arrives in UK for Rare Second State Visit

The trip showcases major US tech investment pledges alongside expected nuclear‑energy cooperation.

Overview

  • The president landed in London on Tuesday night for a two‑day program on September 17–18 at the invitation of King Charles III.
  • Wednesday’s events at Windsor include an audience with the King, a carriage procession, a state banquet, and a military air display.
  • On Thursday he meets Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers, with a joint press conference scheduled for 14:20 local time.
  • The visit is linked to sizable corporate commitments, with Microsoft saying it will invest over $30 billion in the UK over four years and Google $6.8 billion including a new data center near London.
  • Bilateral agreements supporting nuclear energy are expected, and talks will address investment, steel and aluminum tariffs, the war in Ukraine, and the situation in Gaza; before departure, Trump urged Europe to stop buying Russian oil and said President Zelensky would have to make a deal.