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US pauses implementation of $40 billion technology deal with Britain.

Reuters, By Alistair Smout, December 17, 2025

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• US frustrated with non-tariff issues, NY Times says
• Trade talks have been stop-start this year
• UK says relations still strong, complex talks take time
• Britain has secured some tariff relief

Dec 15 (Reuters) – The United States is stalling the implementation of a $40 billion technology agreement with Britain, officials said, following concerns in Washington over London’s approach to digital regulation and food standards.

The “Tech Prosperity Deal,” covering artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and civil nuclear energy, was agreed during President Donald Trump’s state visit to Britain in September, in a celebration of the countries’ close ties and ability to work together on trade and technology……………………………………………………………………………………………….

Under the Tech Prosperity Deal, Britain and the United States agreed to work together on quantum computers and artificial intelligence, while the likes of Microsoft, Google, Nvidia and OpenAI pledged to invest tens of billions of dollars in Britain.

The White House did not immediately respond to Reuters’ request for comment. https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/us-suspends-technology-deal-with-uk-ft-says-2025-12-16/

December 19, 2025 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | technology