UK, US to Sign Multibillion-Dollar Tech Deal during Trump’s Visit
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Britain and the United States are set to sign a landmark technology agreement in the coming days during US President Donald Trump’s visit, the British Embassy in Washington said on Sept 13.
This agreement aims to bolster collaboration between the two nations’ trillion-dollar tech sectors, enhancing opportunities for businesses and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic, Reuters reported.
While the final details were still being negotiated, the embassy said the partnership will focus on key technologies, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, telecommunications, and quantum computing.
“Cutting-edge technology such as AI and quantum computing will transform our lives,” Britain’s Technology Secretary Liz Kendall, who was appointed to her role on Sept 5 said in a statement.
Trump is set to fly to Britain on Sept 16 for a second state visit, which is expected to last three days. He is due to be accompanied by a delegation of US executives including Nvidia Corp CEO Jensen Huang and OpenAI’s Sam Altman.
BlackRock plans to invest US$700 million (S$898.7 million) in British data centers as part of a string of deals to be announced during Trump’s state visit next week, Sky News reported on Sept 13.
Since the start of 2025, both countries have published AI Action Plans. US firms such as Anthropic and OpenAI are increasingly establishing international offices in London, while Britain-based companies like DeepMind continue to invest in trans-Atlantic collaborations.
