<h1>UK PM Starmer and President Trump discuss trade, tariffs, and global conflicts ahead of Starmer's US visit.</h1> British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had a phone conversation with President Donald Trump during a meeting with Trump's Special Envoy to the UK, Mark Burnett, in London. The discussion took place ahead of Starmer's planned visit to the US, where topics such as trade, tariffs, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the Israel-Hamas ceasefire are expected to be addressed. The meeting highlighted the strong UK-US relationship, with both parties expressing interest in enhancing collaboration on trade, technology, and cultural matters. Concerns were raised about potential tariffs, as the US considers including VAT in reciprocal tariff calculations. Starmer's visit follows Trump's recent inauguration for a second term.