The British business winners and losers after US 150bn investment pledge
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The British business winners and losers after US 150bn investment pledge
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"Donald Trump's UK state visit coincided with an announcement that US firms will invest round 150 billion into the UK. The trip comes amid a key period for global trade, after the US president's tariff plans led to significant trade tensions earlier this year. Firms in some sectors have announced fresh commitments to pump billions into the UK, in a potential boost for Chancellor Rachel Reeves."
Independent journalists cover reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech by reporting from where stories develop and investigating financial and political connections. Donations enable continued deployment of reporters to gather facts, present multiple perspectives, and keep content free of paywalls so readers across the political spectrum can access analysis. Donald Trump's UK state visit coincided with an announcement of roughly $150 billion in US investment into the UK, generating potential gains for the government while prompting industry complaints about limited trade deal support and strict investment conditions. A joint UK-US tech prosperity deal targets cooperation on AI, quantum computing and nuclear power, and US tech firms pledged substantial investment.
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