Newshour US and UK sign tech partnership on Trump state visit
Sep 18, 2025
Rob Watson, a political correspondent, provides insightful analysis of President Trump's controversial state visit to the UK, highlighting a significant technology partnership with Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Meanwhile, John Donison reports from Gaza, detailing the mass displacement of Palestinians amidst ongoing conflict. The conversation takes a wider lens, touching on global affairs including environmental commitments from Australia and the implications of these developments on international relations.
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Tech Investment Framed As Historic
- Keir Starmer framed the visit as a major UK-US technology and investment breakthrough.
- He touted a $250bn package and called it the biggest such deal in British history.
Trump's Banquet Remarks And Self-Reflection
- Donald Trump read from a paper at the state banquet and called the visit a singular privilege.
- He joked about being the first non-royal to receive a second state visit and mused it might be the last.
Treat Big Deal Numbers With Caution
- Rob Watson urged caution about headline numbers, noting much investment may be planned or conditional.
- He said AI and quantum cooperation makes practical sense for the UK and US despite small print.
