Senior U.S. officials said on Monday that Washington and London plan to announce over $10 billion in economic deals this week during President Donald Trump’s state visit.
The two governments are expected to seal a trade agreement with three pillars: a new science and technology partnership to strengthen the tech sectors of both countries, cooperation in civil nuclear power, and advances in defence technology cooperation, the officials said in a telephone briefing.
Several U.S. tech business leaders are expected to be in attendance for the state visit, the officials said.
Trump and first lady Melania Trump are to arrive late on Tuesday for talks with King Charles and Queen Camilla on Wednesday at Windsor Castle and a state dinner that evening.
Trump will meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, and they plan a joint news conference. Trump returns to Washington on Thursday night.
Trump is the first U.S. president to be invited to two state dinners by the British. His first was in 2019 during his first term.
Trump’s visit marks a significant moment in the ongoing efforts to reinforce the transatlantic partnership. The visit comes at a time when both Washington and London are seeking to deepen cooperation on trade, defence, and global security challenges.
The visit underscores Trump’s push to strengthen alliances with key partners while also showcasing Washington’s support for Britain’s post-Brexit role on the world stage.
‘Special Relationship’
For London, the visit provides an opportunity to reaffirm its “special relationship” with the United States and secure commitments that could bolster the UK’s economic and geopolitical standing.
The U.S. officials described agreements to come that would be heavy on economic cooperation between the two long-standing allies, with at least $10 billion in deals expected.
Energy cooperation, defence collaboration within NATO, and joint strategies on global hotspots will also feature prominently in the agenda.
“This visit gives the president the opportunity to strengthen ties with a particularly close partner and ally, while advancing mutual economic and foreign policy interests,” one of the U.S. officials said.
(With inputs from Reuters)
