ASSESSMENTS
Seeking Reassurance Across the Pond
Jan 26, 2017 | 09:15 GMT
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British Prime Minister Theresa May (R) will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Jan. 27 to discuss the vital trade and defense ties that bind their countries together.
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Summary
As the United Kingdom's relationship with the European Union grows rockier and the start of Brexit negotiations draws near, London is turning to its longtime ally across the Atlantic Ocean. On Jan. 27, British Prime Minister Theresa May will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss important issues such as their countries' vital trade and defense ties. Despite the extraordinary circumstances that brought May to power — and the unprecedented negotiation process that awaits her — her upcoming trip reflects the United Kingdom's time-honored approach to managing its relationship with the United States and Europe.