By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump told Reuters on Friday that Iran, NATO and the United Kingdom's digital services tax are among the topics he plans to
Trump tells Reuters he will discuss digital tax, NATO with King Charles
Main Topics of Trump and King Charles' Upcoming Meeting
By Steve Holland
Overview of Planned Discussions
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump told Reuters on Friday that Iran, NATO and the United Kingdom's digital services tax are among the topics he plans to discuss with King Charles during the king's visit to Washington next week.
Trump's Remarks on the Meeting
"I'm going to talk about everything," Trump said during a phone interview. "I'm going to talk about it. He is a friend of mine, and he is a great guy."
Details of King Charles' State Visit
Anniversary Significance
Charles' four-day state visit starting Monday will mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence from Britain.
Planned Stops and Engagements
He will make stops in Virginia, New York and Washington, D.C., where he will privately meet with Trump and deliver an address before the U.S. Congress.
Context and Tensions Between the U.S. and U.K.
Backdrop of Strained Relations
The visit also comes against the backdrop of the worst relations between the two countries since the Suez Crisis in 1956, with repeated criticism by Trump of Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his refusal to join the attack on Iran and dismissive remarks about Britain's military capabilities.
Threats of Tariffs Over Digital Tax
The U.S. president has also threatened to impose tariffs on Britain if Starmer does not drop the digital services tax.
(Reporting by Steve Holland in Washington; Editing by Katharine Jackson, Bhargav Acharya, and Michelle Nichols)
