The Business Times

International

The Business Times
Subscribe
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterView more
The Business Times
Create a free account with Business Times for seamless access across SPH Media products.
REGISTER
LOGIN

International

SUBSCRIBERS

Trump cancels UK visit, says he will not unveil new US embassy

Published Fri, Jan 12, 2018 · 09:50 PM
Share this article.

London

US President Donald Trump has cancelled a visit to London that was scheduled for early this year, saying he was disappointed with the "Obama administration having sold" the US embassy in the British capital.

"(The) reason I cancelled my trip to London is that I am not a big fan of the Obama Administration having sold perhaps the best located and finest embassy in London for peanuts, only to build a new one in an off location for US$1.2 billion," Mr Trump said in a tweet late on Thursday.

However, the embassy website showed that the decision to move the location was taken months before Mr Trump's predecessor, Barack Obama, took office back in January 20…

BT is now on Telegram!

For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to  t.me/BizTimes

International

SUPPORT SOUTH-EAST ASIA'S LEADING FINANCIAL DAILY

Get the latest coverage and full access to all BT premium content.

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Browse corporate subscription here