UK and US Set to Announce Technology and Energy Agreements During Trump’s Visit

This week, during U.S. President Donald Trump’s second state visit, the United States and the United Kingdom will unveil agreements focused on technology and civil nuclear energy. The visit, scheduled for Wednesday, features traditional British royal pageantry, including a carriage tour and state banquet, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet Trump at Chequers on Thursday to discuss collaborative efforts on various issues, including finalizing lower tariffs on steel and aluminum. A spokesperson indicated that the leaders will sign a significant tech partnership and multi-billion dollar deals for small nuclear projects, potentially powering new AI data centers. Starmer has previously negotiated tariff agreements with Trump, and the British government hopes to secure additional commitments. Ahead of the visit, the UK announced over £1.25 billion in U.S. investments from companies like PayPal and Bank of America, with further investments expected from Nvidia and OpenAI. Blackstone is also set to pledge £100 billion in British assets over the next decade. A British delegation is currently in the U.S. finalizing details for the visit, emphasizing the importance of this diplomatic engagement.