Inside Trade

September 21, 2025

Africa and The Middle East

White House Poised To Sign Nuclear Cooperation Agreement With United Arab Emirates

Bucking congressional objections, the Bush administration is preparing to sign this week a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that according to sources the administration sees as strengthening the political alliance with the UAE and weaning it from ties with Iran. The agreement would permit U.S. nuclear technology and fuel exports to the UAE as well as nuclear cooperation between U.S. firms and UAE entities in third countries. Congressional critics worry that because of weak export...

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