US President Donald Trump is anticipated to make a second state visit to the UK in September, with King Charles preparing to host him at Windsor Castle. This visit comes as the UK government aims to strengthen transatlantic ties following Trump’s imposition of tariffs on trading partners. Discussions about the visit took place during a phone call between Keir Starmer and the US president. Trump indicated that Buckingham Palace is in the process of finalizing a date for September. Starmer has focused on securing a trade deal with the US, opting not to retaliate against the tariffs imposed by Trump. The US Vice President, JD Vance, expressed optimism about the potential for a mutually beneficial US-UK trade agreement. In February, King Charles extended a personal invitation for the Trumps to stay at either Dumfries House or Balmoral in Scotland. Starmer presented the invitation to Trump during his visit to the White House. It is noteworthy that second-term US presidents typically receive invitations for tea or lunch with the monarch at Windsor Castle, rather than a formal state visit. The upcoming visit signifies efforts to strengthen diplomatic relations between the US and the UK amid ongoing trade negotiations and geopolitical challenges.