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flag U.S.-UK ties strain over Trump’s 'America First' policies, NATO disputes, and differing views on global order.

flag The UK-U.S. "special relationship" is under strain due to growing policy differences, particularly as the U.S. under President Trump emphasizes "America First," rejecting multilateral institutions and favoring unilateral action. flag British Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized Trump’s NATO remarks as insulting, highlighting a rift over global order, with the UK committed to a rules-based system and NATO as central to its security. flag While both nations maintain defense and intelligence cooperation, divergent views on trade, Ukraine, and alliance obligations have created friction. flag The UK, despite reduced military capacity, relies on collective defense and international institutions, resisting unilateral U.S. pressure. flag Diplomatic efforts have eased tensions temporarily, but fundamental disagreements remain, signaling a shift from historic intimacy to a more transactional, strained alliance.

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