Trump and Starmer sign deal/ Record investments raise concerns over Britain's dependence on the US
For British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, securing record US investment justified his invitation to President Donald Trump for a second state visit, a risky move aimed at keeping the president on his side. Trump celebrated the visit by announcing £150 billion in investment in the UK’s technology, finance and energy sectors. Public opinion was divided over Starmer’s approach to Trump, but the deals he reached gave him a much-needed boost after a difficult few weeks in office.
During the visit, the two governments announced a series of US corporate investments in Britain, with the Blackstone Group pledging £100 billion over 10 years and Microsoft investing £22 billion. Trump stressed that the US is seeking to win the global race in artificial intelligence, and with China as the main challenger, Britain has chosen to work closely with America to ensure the construction of data centers and supercomputers.
According to the American leader, it was important for Britain to depend on the United States in this sector. “We are committed to ensuring that Britain has a secure and reliable supply of hardware and software, as well as the best equipment in the world,” Trump added. The investments aim to combine American strength in artificial intelligence infrastructure and US financial capabilities with British innovation and creativity, coming from universities, startups and large companies.
But not everyone supported the deal. Some analysts argue that this type of connection would increase Britain's dependence on the United States. "If British artificial intelligence is built on American infrastructure, software and data centers, then our political power is compromised," they say. Close relations with the United States also increase the risk that Britain will limit its ability to export to the European Union, its largest trading partner.
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