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Why is Trump pausing a tech deal with Britain?

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Trump is pausing a $40 billion tech deal with Britain due to concerns over the UK's digital regulation, online safety rules, digital services tax, and food standards. US officials are frustrated by these issues, leading to delays in implementing the agreement covering AI, quantum computing, and civil nuclear energy.

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U.S. pauses implementation of $40 billion technology deal with Britain

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  • US pauses $40 billion tech agreement with Britain
  • Deal covers AI, quantum computing, civil nuclear energy 12s
  • US cites concerns over UK digital regulation, food standards 6s
  • British officials confirm pause; ministers defend regulations 45s
  • White House has not commented on the pause 1m 13s

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U.S. pauses implementation of $40 billion technology deal with Britain
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U.S. pauses implementation of $40 billion technology deal with Britain

US has paused a $40 billion technology agreement with Britain due to concerns over London's digital regulation and food standards.

U.S. pauses implementation of $40 billion technology deal with Britain
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Reuters
6 hours ago
U.S. pauses implementation of $40 billion technology deal with Britain

US officials are frustrated by Britain's online safety rules, digital services tax, and food safety restrictions, contributing to the pause in the tech deal.

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