The United States has suspended negotiations on a proposed technology trade deal with the United Kingdom, according to a report by the Financial Times. U.S. officials have grown frustrated with the slow pace of progress, leading to the temporary halt of talks that were initially launched in September during President Donald Trump’s state visit to the U.K. The so-called "technology prosperity deal" was envisioned as a comprehensive agreement to strengthen cooperation between the two nations on cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence, nuclear fusion, and quantum computing. At the time of its announcement, Trump described the pact as a way to ensure the U.S. and U.K. would lead the next wave of technological advancement together. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed the agreement as a "generational step change" in the bilateral relationship, promising it would bring economic growth, national security benefits, and opportunities across the country. However, according to the FT, the U.S. government officially paused the talks last week. The report cited unnamed British officials familiar with the situation, who said the decision reflected growing impatience in Washington over the lack of tangible progress. When approached for comment, a U.K. government spokesperson stated: "Our special relationship with the US remains strong and the UK is firmly committed to ensuring the Tech Prosperity Deal delivers opportunity for hardworking people in both countries." The spokesperson did not confirm the suspension but emphasized the ongoing importance of the partnership.