Newspaper: America suspends implementation of a technology agreement it signed with the United Kingdom

The United States has suspended a technology agreement with the United Kingdom, as officials in Washington grow increasingly frustrated with the progress of trade talks with London, sources familiar with the matter told the Financial Times.

British officials explained that the US suspended the agreement last week, and that the Trump administration was pressing for concessions in trade areas outside the scope of the technology partnership.

The sources added that US officials are increasingly frustrated by the UK's reluctance to address so-called non-tariff barriers, including rules and regulations governing food and industrial goods.

The "Technology Prosperity Agreement" was announced in September during US President Donald Trump's state visit to the UK. It is a comprehensive agreement aimed at fostering cooperation between the two countries in technological fields such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing.

At the time, Trump praised the agreement, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said it represented a game-changer in the relationship between his country and the US, and would bring growth, security, and opportunity across the nation.

A British government spokesperson commented on the news of the agreement's suspension to CNBC, saying: "Our relationship with the United States remains strong, and the UK is committed to ensuring the Tech Prosperity Agreement provides opportunities for hard workers in both countries."