Despite the pomp and flattery, no 'break-through' on Ukraine or tariffsFor Gaston, the visit brought tangible gains. Despite disagreeing with Britain's plan to recognize a Palestinian state, Trump avoided a clash. Trump underlined the special relationship between the US and the UK Image: Yui Mok/Avalon/Photoshot/picture allianceFor Bale, the biggest disappointment was tariffs. "There is an extent to which most European leaders, like Starmer, are trying to hold Trump into the defence of Europe," Bale argued. King Charles delicately raised environmental concerns at the state banquet, in stark contrast to Trump's fossil-fuel agenda.