Trump Poses Diplomatic Dilemma for May With White House Invite
- Prime minister to discuss U.S.-U.K. trade during Jan. 27 visit
- Needs to find common ground with ‘America first’ president
What's at Stake for U.K.'s May in Trump Meeting?
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Being the first European leader through the door of Donald Trump’s White House is an honor that Theresa May worked hard to get. But it’s one that comes with a daunting set of challenges.
The British prime minister will visit Washington on Jan. 27, seven days after Trump took office. Her stated goal is to engage the new president on questions about the future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and Syria’s civil war. Her most important task is to nail down details of what a U.S.-U.K. trade deal would cover.