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General · 19 May 2026

Over 200 UK firms go to US for trade.

Over 200 UK firms go to US for trade.

A major British business mission is underway in the United States as both countries look to deepen economic ties across the Atlantic. The Los Angeles gathering, led by UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and trade minister Blair McDougall, includes more than 200 companies. The trade relationship linked to the initiative currently supports an estimated 2.6 million jobs across multiple industries.

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