UK, US To Sign Multibillion-Dollar Tech Agreement This Week
The UK and US are set to finalise a multibillion-dollar technology agreement during President Donald Trump’s state visit to Britain this week, in a move aimed at strengthening trans-Atlantic leadership in advanced industries, Reuters reported.
The British Embassy in Washington confirmed on Sept 13 that the pact will cover high-value sectors including artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, telecommunications and quantum computing. Officials said the framework is designed to drive investment, safeguard critical supply chains and expand commercial opportunities for companies in both markets.
Trump will arrive in London on Sept 16 for a three-day visit, joined by a delegation of top US executives led by Nvidia Corp CEO Jensen Huang and OpenAI’s Sam Altman.
“Cutting-edge technology such as AI and quantum computing will transform our lives. This partnership will ensure businesses and consumers benefit directly from the opportunities these innovations bring,” said UK Technology Secretary Liz Kendall.
The agreement comes as both governments move to fast-track their AI strategies. Since the start of the year, Washington and London have released national AI action plans, while US firms including Anthropic and OpenAI have expanded operations in London. UK-based DeepMind, owned by Alphabet, has deepened its collaborations with US research partners.
Analysts say the pact could channel billions of dollars into joint ventures, infrastructure and R&D, reinforcing London’s status as a global hub for AI and data science while giving US firms stronger access to European markets.
