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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer broke the norm when he handed President Donald Trump an invitation for a second state visit.

The pomp begins on Wednesday, and leadership across the pond is making no secret of its intention to woo President Trump. But there’s more on the docket than making nice – and more at stake, too.

What does the visit mean for both the U.S. And the UK?

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