Trump says “cherished bond” with UK will continue for years

Rashmi Pandey — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:23:54 +0000

U.S. President Donald Trump said he is “very certain” that the cherished bond between the United States and the United Kingdom will continue long into the future, even as recent remarks from both sides have highlighted tensions in the transatlantic relationship.

Trump’s latest comments come against the backdrop of a relationship that has seen mixed signals in recent weeks. In earlier reporting, he said the U.S.-UK relationship was “not like it used to be,” while also criticizing British policy decisions and suggesting changes to the trade deal between the two countries could still be made.

Despite those sharper remarks, Trump has repeatedly referred to the long-standing ties between Washington and London in warm terms. During previous public appearances, he described the U.S.-UK link as “unbreakable” and praised the “cherished friendship” between the two nations. The White House has also previously framed the relationship as one rooted in shared strategic and economic interests.

The latest statement is likely to be read as an effort to reaffirm the durability of the alliance ahead of further diplomatic engagement. The U.S. and the UK remain closely connected on trade, security and broader geopolitical issues, even when leaders publicly disagree on specific policies.

Trump’s comments also follow an extended period of public debate over the so-called special relationship, particularly after his criticism of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s approach during the Iran crisis. In that context, Trump said Britain had not been helpful, though he later continued to speak of the relationship as important and enduring.

For now, Trump’s message is clear: despite political friction, he sees the U.S.-UK bond as one that will outlast current disputes and remain a defining feature of the two countries’ ties.

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Trump says “cherished bond” with UK will continue for years