Overview

• President Trump ruled out reductions in steel and aluminum duties on UK imports, declaring the bilateral trade deal concluded.
• Under domestic pressure on Palestinian state recognition, Prime Minister Starmer recalled his cabinet from summer recess as the leaders pledged increased humanitarian aid to Gaza and urgent efforts for a ceasefire.
• The agenda included a commitment to compel President Putin toward ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine, with Trump signaling plans to shorten the 50-day deadline.
• Security at Turnberry featured hundreds of police officers, aerial surveillance and protests by the Stop Trump Coalition in Aberdeen.
• The summit combined personal rapport and policy clashes, from Trump’s praise of Starmer’s immigration stance to his criticism of London Mayor Sadiq Khan and opposition to offshore wind farms.