Archive · 16 Dec 2025
US Suspends Tech Deal with Britain
The United States and Britain had a special deal called the Tech Prosperity Deal.
This deal was about working together on cool technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and nuclear energy.
But now, the US has stopped this deal because they are not happy with some rules and regulations in Britain.
The US wants Britain to make some changes in other areas of trade.
The US is Britain's biggest trading partner, and many big US tech companies have invested a lot of money in the UK.
Both countries agreed to this deal in September when the US President visited Britain.
But now, the US is not happy and has suspended the deal.
The US has suspended the Tech Prosperity Deal with Britain, which focused on AI, quantum computing, and civil nuclear energy.
US officials are frustrated with Britain's lack of willingness to address non-tariff barriers, including rules and regulations governing food and industrial goods.
The US is pushing for Britain's concessions in areas of trade outside the tech partnership.
The deal was agreed upon in September during Trump's visit to Britain.
The US is Britain's largest trading partner, with big tech companies investing billions in the UK.
- Who
- United States and Britain
- What
- Suspension of the Tech Prosperity Deal
- When
- Last week (as of December 15, 2019)
- Where
- United States and Britain
- Why
- US frustration with Britain's lack of willingness to address non-tariff barriers and push for concessions in other trade areas
- Deal Name
- Tech Prosperity Deal
- Deal Focus Areas
- Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Civil Nuclear Energy
- US Trading Partner Rank
- Largest
- US Tech Investment in UK
- Billions of Dollars
- US Frustration
- Non-tariff barriers, including rules and regulations governing food and industrial goods
- US Push
- Concessions in areas of trade outside the tech partnership