Kim Darroch (former Ambassador to the US) in the Observer makes the simple but powerful diplomatic point, that looking at Trump's record in office, he respects strong leaders not those that seek to accommodate him.... thus, Darroch's lesson for Keir Starmer is stick to positions on international & trade affairs, don't seek to accommodate Tump's demands... as all he will then do is demand more.

Simple advice but right on the button.

#Trump #diplomacy #KeirStarmer
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/n…

PM, it’s far better to stand firm rather than suck up to Trump

The lesson of his first term is that he does what he says he is going to do: the UK must prepare

^{Kim Darroch (The Guardian)}