Rubio Joins Trump in London for $205 Billion UK Investment Deal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today in London with President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to unveil a £150 billion (≈$205 billion) investment package for the United Kingdom, while warning that Brazil’s “rule of law is breaking down” and fending off Democratic calls to recognize a Palestinian state.

Key Developments

  • Investment Package: Rubio, Trump and Bessent will announce US investments in sectors from aerospace to technology under the joint deal with PM Keir Starmer.
  • Brazil Warning: Rubio told Fox News that Brazil’s judiciary is faltering and promised a US response to protect democratic norms.
  • Palestinian State Push: A group of Democratic senators pressed Rubio and Trump today to back US recognition of a Palestinian state, though Senate approval remains unlikely.

Rubio’s presence in London caps a week of diplomatic engagements in the Middle East and Europe. Today’s meeting with Starmer aims to strengthen bilateral trade ties and reassure British markets amid global economic uncertainty. US companies including Blackstone, Palantir and Boeing are expected to lead the investment drive, which White House advisers say will bolster job creation on both sides of the Atlantic.

Shortly before departing for the UK, Rubio criticized developments in Brazil’s political landscape, stating that erosion of judicial independence there could threaten regional stability and US interests. He vowed that Washington “will not stand by” as democratic safeguards weaken, signaling potential sanctions or visa restrictions if Brazil’s courts do not uphold fair rule of law.

Meanwhile, atop Capitol Hill, Democrats introduced a nonbinding resolution urging the Trump administration and Secretary Rubio to formally recognize a Palestinian state. While the resolution highlights growing bipartisan concern over the Israel-Palestine conflict, its passage is seen as unlikely in the GOP-controlled Senate, where opposition to a two-state solution has intensified.

Rubio’s dual focus on economic outreach and democratic advocacy underscores the administration’s effort to project American leadership on both financial and political fronts. Further details on implementation timelines and investment sectors are expected after today’s announcement.