Trump Praises New British PM, Criticizes U.K. Deal on Indian Ocean Islands

US President Donald Trump met with new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, praising the strengthening of trans-Atlantic relations. Trump stated that relations were 'more up' than they were under the previous prime minister. However, he also criticized a U. K. deal related to Indian Ocean islands. The meeting took place in front of the U. K. and U. S. flags, with Trump expressing optimism about the future of the alliance. Despite initial U. K. concerns about the meeting, Trump's comments suggest a positive tone. The U. K. had been nervous about how the meeting would go, but Trump's words may help alleviate those concerns. The meeting's focus on strengthening relations and criticizing a specific deal provides insight into the current state of U. S. -U. K. relations.