British Prime Minister Keir Starmer say he will seek a strong trade relationship with the U.S. after President Donald Trump suggested he would slap Europe with tariffs after hitting America’s biggest trading partners with import taxes.

Donald Trump has claimed the UK is 'out of line' as he threatened the EU with tariffs - sparking fears of a fracture between the NATO alliance at a crucial moment

The new American President said the UK was "out of line" and claimed levies "might happen", before targeting the EU, who could expect something "soon".

PM sits down for dinner with EU leaders over post-Brexit reset – but president hints at deal with UK to avoid tariffs

Relations between presidents and prime ministers aren’t always easy, even without Elon Musk weighing in with his views.

The UK should play it smart by doing two things. It must try to avoid cosying up to Brussels while keeping trade ties strong. And in the meantime it must guarantee strong ties with DC. Britain has barely scratched the surface of its post- Brexit benefits. Climbing back into bed with the EU will undermine things further.

Sir Keir Starmer’s key meeting with EU leaders as he attempts to reset relations with the bloc threatens to be overshadowed by the Donald Trump’s promise to impose more tariffs.

Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump agreed to meet “soon” in their first phone call since the US president ’s inauguration. In the 45-minute call, Sir Keir praised the US president for his “role in securing the landmark ceasefire and hostages deal in Gaza”, Downing Street said.

Keir Starmer is heading to Brussels, becoming the first British prime minster to attend a European Union leaders’ meeting since the U.K. left the bloc five years ago