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Trump to meet King Charles and threaten tariffs over UK digital tax

International
Published on 25 April 2026
Trump to meet King Charles and threaten tariffs over UK digital tax

Tariffs could follow if the digital tax talks stall

President Donald Trump will meet King Charles next week in Washington to discuss Iran and NATO, while a major sticking point looms: the UK’s digital services tax. The meeting, celebrating 250 years of US independence, comes as US-UK ties strain further. Trump has criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over Iran and warned of tariffs tied to the tax dispute.

  • Trump and King Charles meet in Washington next week
  • Agenda includes Iran and NATO amid tense relations
  • UK digital services tax could trigger tariff threats
  • Visit marks 250 years of US independence
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