Trump Visit to UK: Technology and Nuclear Deals Set Amid Royal Pageantry
The United States and the United Kingdom are poised to announce landmark agreements on technology and civil nuclear energy during US President Donald Trump’s second state visit this week.
The visit comes as Britain aims to finalise steel tariffs under a high-profile trade arrangement.
Trump and First Lady Melania will witness a full display of British conventional pomp on Wednesday, including a carriage procession, a state feed, a military flypast, and a gun salutation.
The British government is banking on royal influence to strengthen ties with Washington, using the spectacle to encourage near cooperation on defence, security, and energy.
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Starmer Eyes Tariff Breakthrough
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host Trump at Chequers on Thursday. Conversations are anticipated to concentrate on deeper collaboration on global issues, including Ukraine, as well as cementing previously promised lower tariffs on steel and aluminium.
A government spokesperson confirmed the historic agreements: “The UK-US relationship is the strongest in the world,” Starmer’s spokesperson told reporters. “This week we are delivering a step change in that relationship.”
The leaders are set to sign “a world-leading tech partnership” and seal multi-billion-pound deals for small nuclear projects. Some of these projects may even support new AI data centres.
Starmer, a self-styled socialist and technocrat, and Trump, known for his unpredictability and conservative leanings, have managed to develop a surprisingly effective working relationship.
Under an earlier deal, the US agreed to reduce tariffs on imports of cars, aluminium, and steel. Car tariffs were settled in June, but steel and aluminium negotiations are still ongoing.
“When it comes to steel, we will make sure that we have an announcement as soon as possible,” British business minister Peter Kyle told the BBC on Sunday.
US Investments Pour into Britain
Ahead of Trump’s arrival, Britain announced more than £1.25 billion ($1.69 billion) in US investment from PayPal, Bank of America, and other major firms.
Nvidia and OpenAI are also expected to reveal deals under the technology partnership. US cloud computing firm CoreWeave plans to announce its own UK investments this week.
A British delegation will travel to Washington on Monday to finalise the visit’s details.
Mandelson Controversy Overshadows Preparations
The visit faces potential diplomatic complications following Starmer’s recent decision to dismiss Peter Mandelson, Britain’s ambassador to the United States.
Mandelson was removed due to his past connections with the late, convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein—a move that has embarrassed the Prime Minister, who appointed him less than a year ago.
This marks Trump’s second UK visit in two months, following his July trip to Scotland.
The Prime Minister’s office verified that conversations will also include artistic enterprise, such as promoting basketball in the UK and fostering partnerships between art and heritage institutions.
The week promises a mix of political concession, profitable collaboration, and royal form, as Britain seeks to work its soft power during the high-profile Trump visit to UK.
