Turin, April 18 (LaPresse) – “British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump this afternoon. The leaders discussed the ongoing and productive trade talks between the United Kingdom and the United States,” said Downing Street in a statement. Starmer "reaffirmed his commitment to free and open trade and the importance of protecting the national interest." The conversation also covered the situation in Ukraine, Iran, and the recent actions taken against the Houthis in Yemen. The two leaders “agreed to stay in touch,” the statement added.