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Trumps Trade Deal U-Turn: UK-US Relations Strained as Energy Bills Soar and Recession Looms

President Trumps recent comments on the US-UK trade deal have caused a stir, with him suggesting it can be altered. He criticized the UKs absence during the Iran conflict, straining relations. UK leaders, including Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, express frustration over the economic impact of US strikes on Iran, which has led to increased energy bills and recession fears. Starmer even considers closer EU ties for security and economic stability. Trump, in a phone interview, criticized UK energy and immigration policies, and hinted at a possible Iran ceasefire. Reeves heads to Washington for IMF meetings, set to clash with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over the wars impact. The IMF has lowered the UKs growth forecast and warned of global recession risks, but Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey remains optimistic about the banking systems resilience.

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