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Trump to meet Starmer on second day of state visit
The tech prosperity deal includes a $340 billion investment commitment from U.S. firms, expected to create 7,600 jobs and boost AI, quantum computing, and nuclear energy sectors.
- On September 18, 2025, US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met at Chequers for a joint press conference during Trump's second state visit to the UK.
- The meeting followed a royal welcome at Windsor Castle and came amid private talks expected to address Ukraine, Gaza, tariff disputes, and the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein scandal affecting both leaders.
- During the visit, Trump and Starmer signed a major science and technology partnership, promoting investment in AI, quantum computing, and nuclear energy, backed by pledges of £150 billion from US companies including Microsoft and Blackstone.
- Trump called the signed agreement a "historic agreement" and described the US-UK relationship as an "unbreakable bond," while Starmer praised the deal as the largest investment package in British history and referred to Trump as "my friend, our friend."
- The visit showcased efforts to strengthen bilateral ties amid political challenges at home for Starmer, ongoing tensions over Middle East conflicts, stalled tariff talks, and potential media scrutiny over Epstein-related controversies.
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Trump, Starmer Sign $200 Billion Tech Deal During UK Visit
·Washington, United States
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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.
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