President Donald Trump is set to finalize a new nuclear energy deal with the UK this week during his official state visit and banquet with King Charles III.
On Thursday, Trump will meet with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for bilateral meetings.
Both leaders will sign the final agreement, the Washington Examiner reported.
British government officials said that the agreement “will turbocharge the build-out of new nuclear power stations in both countries and clear the way for a major expansion of new nuclear projects in the UK.”
“This landmark UK-US nuclear partnership is not just about powering our homes, it’s about powering our economy, our communities, and our ambition.
“These major commitments set us well on course to a golden age of nuclear that will drive down household bills in the long run, while delivering thousands of good jobs in the short term,” Starmer said in a statement.
“Together with the US, we’re building a golden age of nuclear that puts both countries at the forefront of global innovation and investment.”
Trump administration officials were also bullish on the impact of the new agreement on the U.S.
Nuclear energy has seen a huge revival in recent years, as emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) require massive amounts of power.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the administration is “ushering in a true nuclear renaissance — harnessing the power of commercial nuclear to meet rising energy demand and fuel the AI revolution.”
“Strengthened nuclear cooperation with the UK reinforces our unshakable commitment to technological leadership, global security, and the responsible stewardship of nuclear power,” Interior Secretary Doug Burgum added.
“This is how we unleash the full power of American Energy Dominance — with innovation, strength, and key geopolitical collaboration.”
As part of the agreement, America’s X-Energy will partner with British energy supplier Centrica in building 12 modular nuclear reactors in northern England to power a reported 1.5 million homes and add 2,500 jobs to the economy.
The move will benefit Americans by reducing the UK’s dependence on Russian oil.
Russia’s oil sales in Europe are helping to keep the war in Ukraine going.
Trump has been increasing pressure on NATO allies in Europe to end their imports of Russian oil or add stiff new tariffs to those sales to sanction Russia for its aggression against Ukraine and for not agreeing to end the war.
Sanctions like this could deprive Russia of the money it needs to keep fighting, or at least force its leaders to think harder about stopping.
In addition, countries will need a lot more electrical power to run the energy-sucking machines that power AI and blockchain technology.
Nuclear power is free of emissions, and unless an accident or meltdown occurs, it produces very little waste.
Trump has arrived in the UK for his second state visit, describing it as a “great honor” to be hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle.
It marks Trump’s second state visit to the UK since taking office.
The president landed at the London Stansted airport on Tuesday evening, where new UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper was among those greeting him as he stepped off Air Force One.
Trump, accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump, is expected to stay overnight at Winfield House, the official residence of the US ambassador in Regent’s Park, before travelling to Windsor Castle on Wednesday for a ceremonial welcome and a state banquet.
Speaking to reporters before landing, Trump said:
“My relationship is very good with the UK, and Charles, as you know, who’s now King, is my friend.
“It’s the first time this has ever happened where somebody was honoured twice.
“So, it’s a great honor.”
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