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'Was it worth it?' - BBC correspondents assess Trump's state visit

Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer held a joint press conference at the prime minister's country home Chequers.

The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason and North America Editor Sarah Smith dissect Trump's second state visit to the UK.

18 September 2025

UK-US relations

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