The U.S.-UK Special Relationship – The White House

COMMEMORATING OUR CLOSE BOND: As President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump conclude their historic Second State Visit to the United Kingdom, the United States reaffirms the enduring special relationship with our closest ally—a partnership rooted in shared history, common values, and a commitment to a more prosperous future.

• President Trump is the only American president to have been granted two British State Visits.
• The bond between the United States and the United Kingdom is like no other anywhere in the world, and we will always be friends.
• President Trump: “Over the generations, British and American warriors have shed their blood side by side in defense of liberty and freedom—and that’s why it’s so imperative that the U.S. and the UK stand together for these fundamental rights and values of the English-speaking world.”

SECURING THE TECH PROSPERITY DEAL: During the visit President Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed the Technology Prosperity Deal (TPD), a landmark science and technology agreement that will propel the U.S.–UK special relationship to new heights for the technological age.

• The Deal commits our nations to working together on the cutting-edge technologies of the future: AI, quantum computing, and nuclear energy.
  • The TPD establishes a flagship AI for Science research program between the U.S. Departments of Energy, Health, and the National Science Foundation and its UK counterparts geared towards cutting-edge biotechnology research and precision medicine.
  • It also aligns the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the UK Office for Nuclear Regulation, and the UK Environment Agency to streamline and accelerate licensing, targeting reactor design reviews within two years and site licensing within one year.
• To secure our supply chains, the United Kingdom will match U.S commitments to achieving full independence from Russian nuclear fuel by the end of 2028.
• With a combined $350 billion in U.S. and UK new commercial outcomes, the TPD will support economic growth, scientific research, and energy security in both countries.
  • The UK government committed to buying over $80 billion from U.S. tech and defense companies in the next five years, including deals with Microsoft and Palantir.
  • British firm GSK announced a $30 billion investment in AI research and development and infrastructure in America.
  • BP plans to invest more than $5 billion in energy production predominantly focused on the Gulf of America.
• The TPD will create thousands of new jobs, make energy more affordable, and keep our two nations ahead in science and technology.

DEEPENING OUR DEFENSE RELATIONSHIP: Ahead of President Trump’s visit, the UK awarded a $540 million contract to Google Cloud to support the UK Ministry of Defence and drive innovation.

• In addition, the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and the UK Defence Innovation Organisation (UKDI) signed a joint declaration of intent to advance a next generation strategic partnership on defense innovation that will build efficiencies through prototyping of critical emerging and disruptive technology from the commercial sector. 
• The United States and United Kingdom will pursue joint research and development to strengthen our respective defense industrial bases and maintain a competitive edge in emerging technologies.