The Trump Administration has announced a $80 billion partnership with Westinghouse, Cameco, and Brookfield Asset Management to boost nuclear energy in the US. This deal aims to build large-scale nuclear power plants and expand Westinghouse's nuclear reactor tech globally. The partnership is expected to create or maintain 45,000 jobs in over 40 states and generate over 100,000 construction jobs nationwide. The move comes as tech companies like Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon are investing in nuclear power for their data centers. The administration sees nuclear as a way to meet growing electricity needs, reduce reliance on foreign energy, and meet America's surging demand. The strategy also includes a push towards small modular reactors. The timing is right as demand for data centers is expected to double by 2030, and nuclear energy is seen as a reliable, low-emission power source. However, success will depend on efficient delivery of new reactors after the last big nuclear project in Georgia faced delays and cost overruns.

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