President Trump plans to discuss the UK's digital services tax with King Charles next week, as the monarch's state visit unfolds against a backdrop of the worst US-British tensions in nearly 70 years.Â
The US President Donald Trump has revealed that he will address several pressing bilateral issues with King Charles during the British monarch’s upcoming state visit to Washington, including the UK’s digital services tax.
Speaking to Reuters on Friday, 24 April 2026, Trump confirmed that Britain’s digital tax policy will feature prominently in his discussions with the King. “I’m going to talk about everything,” Trump said during a phone interview, describing Charles as “a friend of mine” and “a great guy.”
The four-day state visit begins on Monday, 27 April 2026, and commemorates the 250th anniversary of American independence from Britain. The royal visit occurs amid severely strained US-UK relations—the worst since the Suez Crisis in 1956. Trump has publicly criticised Prime Minister Keir Starmer for refusing to participate in attacks on Iran and made dismissive comments about Britain’s military strength.
The president has also threatened tariffs against Britain unless Starmer abandons the digital services tax, adding economic pressure to an already fraught diplomatic relationship.
