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Trump Suspends UK Tech Deal, Seeks Better Terms

12/18/2025

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Trump Suspends Tech Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump suspended the tech prosperity deal with the United Kingdom.
The deal covered AI, nuclear energy, and quantum computing within a broader trade agreement.
The White House seeks better terms on a related economic prosperity agreement that has faced slow progress.
UK officials recently met U.S. counterparts to discuss the situation.
The suspension may affect U.S. corporate investments in Britain despite commitments from major tech firms.

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George Osborne (former UK chancellor) leads OpenAI for Countries, a unit to integrate AI into government operations.
The move reflects a trend of tech firms hiring former political leaders to navigate regulation and policy.
Rishi Sunak (former UK chancellor) has joined Microsoft and Anthropic in advisory roles.
Critics warn these companies act like political entities, seeking greater transparency in government partnerships.

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Trump Suspends Tech Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump suspended the tech prosperity deal with the United Kingdom.
The deal covered AI, nuclear energy, and quantum computing within a broader trade agreement.
The White House seeks better terms on a related economic prosperity agreement that has faced slow progress.
UK officials recently met U.S. counterparts to discuss the situation.
The suspension may affect U.S. corporate investments in Britain despite commitments from major tech firms.

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