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The discussion highlighted that the UK, Canada, and European nations have also faced Trump's tariffs and have still maintained diplomatic efforts with him. For example, Europe's tariffs have been reduced from 30% to 15%, signaling some progress. Yet, Trump's overall approach remains unpredictable; he often acts according to his own whims, regardless of prior commitments.
Conroy pointed out that the UK’s decision to meet with Trump and his planned state visit later in the year suggest ongoing efforts at diplomacy, despite the rocky relationship. Meanwhile, Trump’s tendency to delegate diplomatic engagements to less formal settings—such as playing golf with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson—illustrates a preference for symbolic gestures over substantive diplomacy.