<p>The United States and the United Kingdom on Thursday (June 8) struck a fresh strategic pact underlining the "special relationship" to tackle China, Russia and economic instability. US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak adopted an "Atlantic Declaration" which is aimed at boosting industry ties on defence and renewable energy. The countries have come together in the face of growing competition from China.</p>

<p>Both leader met in a White House summit and discussed Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Artificial Intelligence (AI) which has seen rapid development in recent months.</p>

<p>But Sunak came away empty-handed on Britain's ambitions for a post-Brexit free-trade agreement with Washington, settling instead to tack along with Biden's plan to craft a new green economy through vast industrial subsidies.</p>

<p>"We face new challenges to international stability -- from authoritarian states such as Russia and the People's Republic of China; disruptive technologies; non-state actors; and transnational challenges like climate change," the declaration read.</p>

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<p>Biden said that the "special" transatlantic partnership was "in real good shape," giving a thumbs-up as he welcomed Sunak.</p>

<p>Leaders of both nations agreed that the world economy was going through biggest challenges since the Industrial Revolution. This is in part driven by AI, which is bringing doomsday warnings about sentient machines wiping out humanity unless there is a co-ordinated response from governments.</p>

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<p>Sunak said that Biden supported his plan to bring together "likeminded" countries for the world's first AI summit in Britain this year. British PM also wants his country to host a future AI regulator.</p>

<p>Yet there are headwinds for Sunak's ambitions, with the United States and European Union already engaged in their own dialogue on an AI code of conduct as industry figures plead for regulation.</p>

<p>"One thing I'm confident won't change is the strength of our partnership, our friendship, and we will put our values front and centre, as we've always done, to deliver for the British and American people," he told Biden.</p>

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<p>Sunak opined that the Atlantic Declaration will help tackle extreme instability in the energy markets caused by Russian actions. However, both US and the UK are reluctant to blame Moscow for destruction of a Ukraine dam this week.</p>

<p>Sunak's first White House summit was equally about re-forging personal relationships after Britain went through three prime ministers last year, and after Biden made clear his displeasure about its handling of Northern Ireland.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The United States and the United Kingdom on Thursday (June 8) struck a fresh strategic pact underlining the "special relationship" to tackle China, Russia and economic instability.

The United States and the United Kingdom on Thursday (June 8) struck a fresh strategic pact underlining the "special relationship" to tackle China, Russia and economic instability. US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak adopted an "Atlantic Declaration" which is aimed at boosting industry ties on defence and renewable energy. The countries have come together in the face of growing competition from China. Both leader met in a White House summit and discussed Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Artificial Intelligence (AI) which has seen rapid development in recent months. But Sunak came away empty-handed on Britain's ambitions for a post-Brexit free-trade agreement with Washington, settling instead to tack along with Biden's plan to craft a new green economy through vast industrial subsidies. "We face new challenges to international stability -- from authoritarian states such as Russia and the People's Republic of China; disruptive technologies; non-state actors; and transnational challenges like climate change," the declaration read. Watch | Does the US know how Kyiv is using their weapons? | Russia-Ukraine war × Biden said that the "special" transatlantic partnership was "in real good shape," giving a thumbs-up as he welcomed Sunak. Leaders of both nations agreed that the world economy was going through biggest challenges since the Industrial Revolution. This is in part driven by AI, which is bringing doomsday warnings about sentient machines wiping out humanity unless there is a co-ordinated response from governments. World's first AI summit Sunak said that Biden supported his plan to bring together "likeminded" countries for the world's first AI summit in Britain this year. British PM also wants his country to host a future AI regulator. Yet there are headwinds for Sunak's ambitions, with the United States and European Union already engaged in their own dialogue on an AI code of conduct as industry figures plead for regulation. "One thing I'm confident won't change is the strength of our partnership, our friendship, and we will put our values front and centre, as we've always done, to deliver for the British and American people," he told Biden. Also Read | US Senate panel passes legislation to strip China of 'developing' status Sunak opined that the Atlantic Declaration will help tackle extreme instability in the energy markets caused by Russian actions. However, both US and the UK are reluctant to blame Moscow for destruction of a Ukraine dam this week. Sunak's first White House summit was equally about re-forging personal relationships after Britain went through three prime ministers last year, and after Biden made clear his displeasure about its handling of Northern Ireland. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>Tesla CEO Elon Musk called US President Joe Biden as a “damp sock puppet in human form” after he was snubbed from a White House summit meeting of top business leaders, including the CEOs of General Motors and Ford.</p>

<p>Musk was riled up when Biden left out the name of Tesla in a Twitter post where he said, “Companies like GM and Ford are building more electric vehicles here at home than ever before.”</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I meant it when I said the future was going to be made right here in America. Companies like GM and Ford are building more electric vehicles here at home than ever before. <a href="https://t.co/5E3ecA93MR">pic.twitter.com/5E3ecA93MR</a></p>
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<p>Replying to Biden's Twitter post, Musk wrote the name of "Tesla" in all caps. In another tweet, he said, "Biden is a damp Socks puppet in human form."</p>

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<p>Musk also said that "Biden is treating the American public like fools".</p>

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<p>Biden's Twitter post came hours after he concluded&nbsp;his meeting with CEOs of General Motors and Ford at the White House, along with other business leaders to discuss his administration's “Build Back Better” legislation.</p>

<p>When asked why Tesla was not included in that event, White House press secretary Jen Psaki noted the three firms in attendance were “the three largest employers of the United Auto Workers” — an indication that Tesla was snubbed because its hourly employees aren’t unionized, reported the New York Post.</p>

<p>This is the second time that Musk was purposefully left out of the meeting.</p>

<p>Last year, Biden invited executives from these companies last year when signed an executive order with the goal of making all vehicles sold in the US electric by 2030.</p>

<p>Musk addressed Tesla’s exclusion from the electric vehicle summit at the Code Conference in California last September.</p>

<p>The billionaire noted that White House officials “didn’t mention Tesla once.”</p>

<p>He accused the Biden administration of being "a little biased" and "seems to be" controlled by unions.</p>

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk called US President Joe Biden as a “damp sock puppet in human form” after he was snubbed from a White House summit meeting of top business leaders, including the CEOs of General Motors and Ford.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk called US President Joe Biden as a “damp sock puppet in human form” after he was snubbed from a White House summit meeting of top business leaders, including the CEOs of General Motors and Ford. Musk was riled up when Biden left out the name of Tesla in a Twitter post where he said, “Companies like GM and Ford are building more electric vehicles here at home than ever before.” I meant it when I said the future was going to be made right here in America. Companies like GM and Ford are building more electric vehicles here at home than ever before. pic.twitter.com/5E3ecA93MR — President Biden (@POTUS) January 27, 2022 × Replying to Biden's Twitter post, Musk wrote the name of "Tesla" in all caps. In another tweet, he said, "Biden is a damp Socks puppet in human form." Starts with a T Ends with an A ESL in the middle — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 27, 2022 × Musk also said that "Biden is treating the American public like fools". Biden is a damp 🧦 puppet in human form — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 27, 2022 × Biden's Twitter post came hours after he concluded his meeting with CEOs of General Motors and Ford at the White House, along with other business leaders to discuss his administration's “Build Back Better” legislation. When asked why Tesla was not included in that event, White House press secretary Jen Psaki noted the three firms in attendance were “the three largest employers of the United Auto Workers” — an indication that Tesla was snubbed because its hourly employees aren’t unionized, reported the New York Post. This is the second time that Musk was purposefully left out of the meeting. Last year, Biden invited executives from these companies last year when signed an executive order with the goal of making all vehicles sold in the US electric by 2030. Musk addressed Tesla’s exclusion from the electric vehicle summit at the Code Conference in California last September. The billionaire noted that White House officials “didn’t mention Tesla once.” He accused the Biden administration of being "a little biased" and "seems to be" controlled by unions. (With inputs from agencies)

'Biden is a damp sock puppet’: Musk reacts angrily after White House CEO summit snub

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