The idea of a ‘special relationship’ between the US and the UK goes back nearly 100 years.
But President Trump’s visit in September, and the accompanying announcement of significant investment from US firms into UK tech, felt like a window into what the future of that relationship will look like – a world class tech alliance.
Indeed, the “Technology Prosperity Deal” is a clear signal that tech is now the cornerstone of the UK-US partnership. This agreement shifts the imprecise relationship towards a more strategic focus on global innovation, cementing the UK as a vital partner in developing foundational technologies of the 21st century.
Clearly, there are mixed views of the Trump administration and his retinue of Big Tech CEOs. It’s therefore worth looking closely at what this investment really means for the UK economy, how businesses can seize its opportunities, and how – despite this influx of foreign capital – the UK can retain its identity. ...