Keir starmer to hold press conference today as trump calls uk 'out of line'

THE PM WILL MEET WITH NATO SECRETARY GENERAL MARK RUTTE AT THE ALLIANCE'S HEADQUARTERS IN BRUSSELS THIS AFTERNOON, FOLLOWED BY A PRESS CONFERENCE EXPECTED AROUND 3.40PM 08:35, 03 Feb

2025Updated 09:36, 03 Feb 2025 Keir Starmer is set to hold a press conference in Brussels this afternoon that will most likely be overshadowed by Orange Manbaby Donald Trump's latest

trade tariff tantrum. The Prime Minister will meet with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte at the alliance's headquarters at around 3pm, followed by a press conference at around 3.40pm.

The Labour leader will meet with the EU's top brass where the prospect of a trade war with Donald Trump's America is likely to dominate discussion. Starmer's relationship with

Trump appears to be better than the rest of the EU, which he threatened with trade tariffs, with the former reality TV star calling the PM "nice" in comments made last night. It

won't be all plain sailing though as Trump also said the UK is "out of line" on trade. Over the weekend Mr Trump announced he will impose 25% trade taxes on goods coming from

America's nearest neighbours and largest trade partners - Canada and Mexico - as well as a 10% levy on Chinese goods. He also appears to be targeting South Africa, vowing to slash all

aid to the nation in response to what he calls a "massive human rights violation." Following South Africa's attempt at land reform to shed colonial legacies, Trump declared on

Sunday that he would halt the entire $318million US aid package until Pretoria rethinks its approach. Article continues below Trump's return to the most powerful office in the world

has been marked with typically chaotic leadership style. Last week, the US suffered the worst aviation disaster in more than two decades when an American Airlines plane crashed into a

military helicopter, killing 67 people. Officials had not yet to formally establish the causes of the collision, and Trump himself acknowledged that it was too soon to draw conclusions as he

encouraged the country to pray for the victims. But he quickly moved to engage in speculation and political attacks, at a moment when Americans traditionally look to the presidency for

comfort, assurance and facts. Article continues below And when asked if he plans to visit the crash site, Trump appeared to joke: "What's the site? The water? You want me to go

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