Talks about a tech deal between the UK and the US have stalled. Officials say that general disagreements over trade are causing the delays.The Technology Prosperity Deal was first announced during President Trump’s visit to the UK in September. It was meant to help both countries work together on areas like AI. However, the US is concerned about trade barriers in the UK, so progress has stopped for now.
A UK government spokesperson said the special relationship with the US remains strong. They also said the UK wants the deal to benefit everyone involved. The White House has not commented yet.
According to The New York Times, the issues go beyond technology. There are also disagreements over digital regulations and food standards. The UK government declined to comment on these topics.
When the deal was announced, Prime Minister Keir Starmer described it as a major change for UK-US relations. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall said it would support the UK economy and boost the AI industry.U.S. tech companies like Microsoft, Nvidia, and Google have promised to invest a total of £31 billion in the UK. People think those plans are still on track. Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, has said that the company’s investment shows it believes the UK can become a major player in AI.
