Trump to discuss Iran, Nato and tax during King’s ‘high stakes’ visit

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25 Apr 2026 • 10:38 PM MYT
The Independent
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Trump to discuss Iran, Nato and tax during King’s ‘high stakes’ visit

  • Donald Trump plans to discuss the Iran war and strained relations with Nato with King Charles during the monarch's upcoming "high stakes" state visit to the US.
  • Trump also intends to raise the UK digital services tax, having previously threatened tariffs on Britain if the tax, which targets major tech firms, is not dropped.
  • Royal sources describe the visit, marking the 250th anniversary of US independence, as "high risk, high stakes and high opportunity" amid significant deterioration in UK-US relations.
  • During the visit, King Charles will meet Trump privately, deliver a joint address to the US Congress, and participate in a 9/11 memorial wreath-laying ceremony.
  • The visit aims to celebrate historic ties and foster the long-term UK-US partnership, with Trump expressing belief that King Charles can help repair the relationship.

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