Trump to meet Starmer on second day of state visit
- During his second official visit to the United Kingdom, President Donald Trump concluded a three-day itinerary centered around Windsor Castle and Chequers by meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the final day.
- The visit followed a day of royal ceremonies on Wednesday and aimed to highlight an expected 150 billion pounds in U.S. investment pledges, including major AI and tech projects.
- Trump flew by helicopter about 20 miles to Starmer’s official country retreat, where they planned to discuss trade, steel tariffs, and geopolitical issues including Ukraine and Gaza conflicts.
- Officials announced that the 'tech prosperity deal' aims to create numerous employment opportunities and attract substantial financial backing in AI, quantum computing, and nuclear energy, with Microsoft pledging $30 billion toward projects in the UK.
- The visit combined displays of U.S.-U.K. alliance strength with complex political talks, suggesting continued partnership but also acknowledging challenges ahead in trade and foreign policy.
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Trump, Starmer Sign $200 Billion Tech Deal During UK Visit
Trump, Starmer sign $350B tech deal to spur AI, nuclear energy and quantum computing
President Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday signed a joint memorandum of understanding authorizing $350 billion in investments on artificial intelligence (AI), civil nuclear energy and quantum computing.
Trump-Starmer AI Deal Slammed for Putting 'Interests of US Tech Bros' Ahead of the Common Good
"Instead of bending over backwards to appease Trump in an attempt to avoid his tariff bullying, it’s time for Starmer to show real leadership and stand up to him," said one campaigner.
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