Between the US and the United Kingdom, a 'special relationship' tested by Donald Trump
- Posted on September 22, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
The historic alliance between Washington and London faces unprecedented strain as diplomatic tensions emerge over conflicting foreign policy objectives. President Trump's upcoming inaugural meeting with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham signals a critical moment for bilateral relations, with both nations navigating divergent geopolitical interests. The traditional 'special relationship' confronts modern complexities requiring careful diplomatic navigation and strategic realignment.
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Between the US and the United Kingdom, a 'special relationship' tested by Donald Trump
As the US president prepares to meet the new British prime minister, Andy Burnham, for the first time on Tuesday in New York, the two countries’ traditionally close relationship is running up against numerous disagreements, particularly over foreign policy.
