Statement Published: 27 February 2025 BritishAmerican Business Welcomes Meeting Between Prime Minister Starmer and President Trump

Commenting on the meeting between Prime Minister Starmer and President Trump today, BritishAmerican Business CEO Duncan Edwards said:

“BritishAmerican Business welcomes today’s meeting between Prime Minister Starmer and President Trump and the warm atmosphere in which it took place.

“The UK and US share one of the most important economic partnerships, built on deep trade and investment ties that supports over $1.2tr in investment and millions of jobs on both sides of the Atlantic.

“As the main body representing British and American businesses, we stand ready to support both governments as they look to implement initiatives to reduce barriers to trade and investment across the Atlantic and bring our two economies closer together.”

About BritishAmerican Business

BritishAmerican Business is the leading transatlantic trade association incorporating the British-American Chamber of Commerce in the US and the American Chamber of Commerce in the UK.

We are committed to strengthening the economic corridor between the United States and the United Kingdom by supporting policies and actions that protect and enhance the environment for transatlantic trade and investment on behalf of our members.

We convene and serve a growing network of companies and business leaders through networking opportunities, bespoke programming and marketing platforms. We actively promote trade and investment and support those who make the transatlantic corridor part of their business growth ambition.

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