Editorial : The prime minister has concluded that approaching the president pragmatically is the best means of avoiding escalation – and outlasting ‘peak Trump’ Sign up for our free Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice H ow should a loyal ally