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2025-09-18 21:25:43
[The US and UK have invested 250 billion pounds in a "special relationship" that has reached a highlight moment] ⑴ US President Trump and British Prime Minister Starmer jointly announced on Thursday that the two countries have reached an investment agreement totaling 250 billion pounds, saying that this move has made the "special relationship" between the US and the UK "indestructible." ⑵ The investment portfolio reached this time includes a record 150 billion pounds of US direct investment in the UK, covering a number of key areas from technology to energy. ⑶ Although the UK did not obtain further reductions in steel tariffs, it successfully attracted technology giants including Microsoft, Nvidia, and OpenAI to pledge an investment of 31 billion pounds, and received an additional 100 billion pounds of investment commitment from Blackstone Group. ⑷ The two leaders will hold a joint press conference later and are expected to face questions on sensitive topics such as the Epstein case. Geopolitical differences on the Ukraine and Gaza issues may also become a focus of the talks. ⑸ Think tank experts pointed out that Starmer needs to use this visit to boost domestic support, while Trump hopes to demonstrate the practical value of strengthening relations with the UK. Both sides realize that deepening cooperation can bring significant benefits.
