The art of dealing with Donald Trump? Don’t fight him alone | Jonathan Freedland

Donald Trump celebrated a trade deal with the UK in Trump Tower, only for world attention to shift to Italy under Pope Francis, marking his disappointment at falling short of sealing a meaningful agreement. Boris Johnson faced criticism for weakened support as voters grew weary of tariffs, while Keir Starmer emerged as a pragmatic alternative, securing incremental gains without directly confronting Trump's protectionist policies. Yet, the deal's benefits may pale in comparison to the losses from Brexit, and Trump's shifting alliances suggest this could be just one phase in an uncertain future for global trade.