US and UK Set to Announce Energy and Tech Deals During Trump’s Visit

The US and UK are poised to announce significant energy and technology agreements during former President Donald Trump's visit this week. Prime Minister Keir Starmer aims to leverage the diplomatic momentum to secure reduced tariffs on steel and aluminium, a MOVE that could bolster key UK industries.

Trump's itinerary includes the full pomp of British state protocol—a gun salute, military flypast, and state banquet at Windsor Castle. Behind the ceremonial facade, however, lies a strategic push to advance British interests in trade and defense negotiations.

At Chequers on Thursday, the two leaders will finalize a landmark tech partnership and multi-billion dollar small modular reactor projects. "The UK-US relationship is the strongest in the world," declared a Downing Street spokesperson, referencing May's tariff reduction deal that protected thousands of UK jobs in manufacturing and agriculture.

The negotiations coincide with Britain's AI infrastructure boom, creating potential synergies in next-generation energy solutions for data centers. While the talks focus on traditional sectors, the technological components could indirectly benefit blockchain infrastructure supporting energy grids and data verification systems.