U.S. and U.K. to Announce Major Tech and Nuclear Deals During Trump’s State Visit

The United States and the United Kingdom are set to unveil new agreements on technology and civil nuclear energy during President Donald Trump’s upcoming state visit, his second in just two months. The visit comes as Britain looks to finalise an agreement on steel tariffs, a key component of a broader trade push.
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will receive full ceremonial honours during their stay, including a carriage procession, a state banquet, military flypast, and a traditional gun salute — part of a carefully orchestrated display of British royal ceremony.
British officials hope the prestige and symbolism of the royal welcome will resonate with Trump, reinforcing efforts to strengthen cooperation with Washington on defence, energy, and security. A major win has already been secured with a favourable tariff agreement, and further economic coordination is on the agenda.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host the U.S. president at his Chequers retreat on Thursday. The two leaders are expected to discuss a wide range of issues, including the conflict in Ukraine, while working to finalise reduced tariffs on steel and aluminium — key sectors for both economies.
According to Starmer’s office, the two sides will formalise a “world-leading tech partnership” and a significant civil nuclear energy agreement during the visit. A spokesperson described the bilateral relationship as the strongest in the world, adding that this week marks a major step forward in that alliance.
Despite coming from sharply different political traditions — with Starmer presenting himself as a technocratic socialist and Trump as a populist conservative — the two leaders have reportedly developed a strong working relationship. Starmer was the first foreign leader to negotiate an economic agreement with Trump to ease global tariffs.
While terms for lowering tariffs on car imports were concluded in June, discussions on steel and aluminium remain ongoing. A formal announcement is expected soon, according to Business Minister Peter Kyle.
Ahead of Trump’s arrival, the British government revealed over £1.25 billion (roughly $1.69 billion) in new U.S. investment from companies including PayPal and Bank of America. Additional investment commitments from firms like Nvidia, OpenAI, and cloud computing provider CoreWeave are also anticipated as part of the new tech partnership.
A team of British officials is currently in the U.S. finalising the visit’s details. However, preparations have been complicated by Prime Minister Starmer’s recent dismissal of Peter Mandelson, his envoy to Washington, over past associations with the late Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson’s removal, less than a year after his appointment, has raised questions within diplomatic circles.
This visit follows Trump’s recent private trip to Scotland in late July, where he spent time at his golf properties. During the current visit, further announcements are expected, including initiatives to expand cultural collaboration — such as promoting basketball in the U.K. and forging new partnerships between major arts and heritage organisations.