Smile, flatter and barter: How the world is prepping for Trump half II

When British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York Metropolis for dinner Sept. 26, it was a part of a British attraction offensive to nurture a relationship between a left-wing chief and a right-wing potential president. So, when Trump turned to Starmer earlier than parting and informed him, „We’re associates,” in accordance with an individual concerned within the night, it didn’t go unnoticed.

Whether or not they keep associates is anyone’s guess.

For months main as much as Trump’s political comeback — and within the heady days since his victory was confirmed — international leaders have rushed, as soon as once more, to ingratiate themselves with him. Their emissaries have cultivated individuals in Trump’s orbit or with assume tanks anticipated to be influential in setting insurance policies for a second Trump administration.