In a bold move to solidify its technological edge, the United States has forged new partnerships with Japan and South Korea, signing landmark agreements designed to supercharge innovation and research. Building on a recent successful deal with the United Kingdom, these “Technology Prosperity Deals” aim to streamline collaboration with two key Asian allies, focusing on critical areas like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and next-generation technologies. This initiative isn’t just about scientific advancement; it’s a strategic play to bolster national security, secure vital supply chains, and ensure the U.S. remains at the forefront of a rapidly evolving global landscape – and share that leadership with trusted partners.
U.S.-Japan Technology Prosperity Deal
As part of a broader push to redefine American technological leadership, President Trump’s administration recently signed a Technology Prosperity Deal (TPD) with Japan, building on a similar agreement with the United Kingdom earlier in 2025. Signed by Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Japanese Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy Onoda Kimi, the U.S.-Japan TPD aims to deepen cooperation across critical technologies including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, space, 6G, and fusion energy. A key component involves coordinating AI exports to strengthen technology protections and refocus collaboration between U.S. and Japanese AI safety institutions on standards innovation. Furthermore, the deal prioritizes securing the innovation ecosystem through enhanced research security, resilient supply chains—particularly in biotechnology—and the protection of sensitive quantum technologies. Notably, the partnership expands Japan’s commitment to the Artemis program and advances collaborative fusion energy research utilizing facilities like the JT-60SA tokamak, signaling a strategic alignment in next-generation technologies.
U.S.-Korea Technology Prosperity Deal
Following the successful implementation of a similar deal with the United Kingdom, the United States recently signed Technology Prosperity Deals (TPDs) with both Japan and the Republic of Korea during President Trump’s trip to Asia. These bilateral agreements, spearheaded by Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, aim to bolster science and technology collaboration with key allies, aligning regulatory approaches and accelerating research & development. The U.S.-Korea TPD specifically focuses on reducing operational burdens for technology companies and streamlining innovative data hosting. Like the Japan deal, it will also coordinate AI exports between the two nations, strengthening technology protections and refocusing collaboration between the U.S. and Korean AI safety institutes on standards innovation. Both TPDs prioritize securing the innovation ecosystem, emphasizing research security and resilient biotechnology supply chains, signaling a renewed commitment to technological leadership through international partnerships.
Key Areas of Collaboration
The newly signed Technology Prosperity Deals (TPD) between the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea are centered on several key areas of collaboration designed to bolster innovation and national security. Building on a similar agreement with the United Kingdom, these bilateral partnerships prioritize advancements in critical technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, and space exploration. Specifically, the U.S.-Japan TPD will focus on coordinated AI exports, strengthening technology protections, and collaborative work on metrology and standards through their respective AI safety institutes. Furthermore, both nations will deepen cooperation in 6G network development and fusion energy, leveraging Japan’s JT-60SA tokamak facility. The U.S.-Korea TPD mirrors these efforts, aiming to reduce burdens on tech companies while also emphasizing research security and resilient supply chains. A shared commitment to securing the innovation ecosystem and advancing AI standards forms a central pillar of both agreements, signaling a unified approach to technological leadership in the region.
