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Trump highlighted that this accord has already spurred private deals worth over $350 billion, notably headlined by a $136 billion investment from Blackstone. The President also lauded the UK’s world-class aerospace supply chain, suggesting that the deal would provide the United States with unprecedented access to critical manufacturing assets.
Trump emphasized the necessity of this infrastructure, noting that the massive electricity requirements of AI technologies require a significant boost in civil nuclear capacity. He specifically addressed industry leaders like Jensen Huang, noting that energy and innovation must go hand-in-hand for the US and UK to dominate the future of technology.
The President’s vision for this partnership relies heavily on a strategy of “centered deregulation and innovation.” By streamlining regulatory frameworks, Trump believes both nations can unlock significant advancements in fusion and civil nuclear energy
Invoking the legacy of British computing pioneer Alan Turing, the President concluded that this new era of cooperation would ensure that the US and its British allies remain at the forefront of global technological development. Following the successful conclusion of these meetings and business receptions, the President returned to the White House on Friday.