The United States and Britain are preparing to sign major agreements on technology and civil nuclear energy as US President Donald Trump visits the UK this week. The deals are expected to include a “world-leading tech partnership” and multi-billion-dollar investments in small nuclear projects that could power the fast-growing artificial intelligence (AI) sector.
For small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the agreements could bring new opportunities in supply chains, technology collaboration, and energy access, particularly as digital and green industries expand. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is also working with Trump to finalise lower tariffs on steel and aluminium—a key issue for UK manufacturers and smaller exporters seeking better access to the US market.
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Starmer and Trump will hold talks at Chequers focusing on trade, Ukraine, and joint investment in technology, with announcements expected from major US firms like PayPal, Bank of America, Nvidia, and CoreWeave. Their commitments to expand operations in Britain are likely to create new business ecosystems where SMEs can plug into financing, cloud services, and AI-driven industries.
Despite political distractions at home, including the dismissal of Britain’s ambassador to Washington, the government is determined to use the visit to showcase the UK as a strong partner for US investment. For SMEs, the outcomes could mean more affordable raw materials, stronger export pathways, and greater participation in the tech-driven economy.
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