Published: 27 April 2026

The King's Visit is an Opportunity to Renew Momentum in US–UK Economic Partnership

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BritishAmerican Business CEO Duncan Edwards said the state visit by King Charles comes at an important moment for the US-UK economic relationship.

“Over the past year, we’ve had a trade deal, tech partnership, pharma agreement and major investment pledges – but the pace of delivery is yet to match the level of ambition, with many commitments still lacking clear timelines or implementation. What businesses on both sides of the Atlantic want is certainty and delivery.

“Despite some bumps in the political relationship, the US-UK economic corridor remains exceptionally strong. Businesses will be hoping this visit helps restore momentum around some of these deals and keeps economic cooperation moving forward, and the UK government will be hoping for the same.”

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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.