Trump and First Lady Melania Embark on Landmark 3-Day UK Visit with Rs3.6 Lakh crore deals in focus

This marks the president’s second trip to Britain in six months and comes amid rising global tensions over Ukraine, Gaza, and trade tariffs.

Key Highlights of the State Visit

1. Royal Audience at Windsor Castle
On Wednesday, President Trump met King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Kate Middleton at Windsor Castle. The meeting underscored the “special relationship” between the US and the UK and was followed by a lavish state dinner in the monarch’s honour.

2. Rs.3.6 Lakh Crore Worth Deals on the Table
A high-profile US delegation—including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Apple CEO Tim Cook, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman—is accompanying Trump to finalize over $10 billion (Rs.3.6 lakh crore) in technology, energy, and trade agreements. Google also confirmed a $6.8 billion investment in a new AI-focused data centre near London, aimed at bolstering Britain’s burgeoning AI sector.

3. Strategic Talks at Chequers
On Thursday, President Trump will convene with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers to discuss:

• Investment flows and infrastructure projects
  
  

• Steel tariffs and trade barriers
  
  

• The ongoing Ukraine conflict and humanitarian aid
  
  

• The evolving security situation in Gaza
  
  

4. High-Level Diplomatic Engagements
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet the UK’s new Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. Both are expected to map out joint strategies on global security, climate initiatives, and counterterrorism efforts.

5. Tightened Security and Protests
Britain has deployed drones, snipers, and mounted police surpassing even the security measures of King Charles’s coronation following the recent murder of Trump supporter Charlie Kirk. Meanwhile, the Stop Trump Coalition has organized a “Trump Not Welcome” protest in London on September 17, amplifying calls to cancel the trip over climate denial and alleged support for war criminals.