UK, US Sign $42 Billion Tech Deal to Boost AI Partnership

The deal was reached as President Donald Trump arrived in the UK for a two-day state visit.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are greeted by Viscount Henry Hood, representing Britain's King Charles, as they arrive for their state visit to Britain, at London Stansted Airport near London on Sept. 16, 2025. Chris Radburn/Reuters

The United Kingdom and the United States struck a technology pact on Sept. 16 that would bring $42 billion in investments from U.S. tech giants into the UK’s AI infrastructure.

The deal was reached as President Donald Trump arrived in the UK for a two-day state visit, during which he is expected to meet King Charles and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.