BritishAmerican Business

On 29th January, BritishAmerican Business hosted an expert panel discussion to explore the key challenges and opportunities for transatlantic business under the new US administration following President Trump’s inauguration on January 20. This event was hosted in London by Paddy McGuinness, Senior Advisor, on behalf of Brunswick Group. We were delighted to be joined by Lord Peter Mandelson, Ambassador Designate who delivered opening remarks. Joining our expert panel was: ·?Natasha Burroughs, Director, London, Brunswick Group ·?Duncan Edwards OBE, CEO, BritishAmerican Business ·?Krista Johnson, U.S. President, Johnson Matthey ·?Andrew McDougall, Managing Director, Head of Geopolitical Risk, Barclays With discussion moderated by Graham Lanktree, Senior Reporter, UK Trade, POLITICO Europe We would like to thank our panelists for sharing their insights, Lord Mandelson for his remarks, hosts Brunswick Group and BAB host Alice Mount.

BAB CEO Duncan Edwards OBE was quoted in BBC News yesterday regarding new tariffs on Automobiles and Automobile Parts imports by the United States: "Duncan Edwards, chief executive of BritishAmerican Business, a group representing transatlantic firms, said there was a "very strong case to be made" that the UK should be free from all US tariffs. ""Unlike other trading relationships, the US and UK do not have a trade imbalance, nor is there a significant disparity in wage structures or labour standards and if anything, the UK is at a disadvantage with its higher energy costs," he said." Read the article in full here: https://lnkd.in/eQPwcdTx Read BAB's response to the tariffs announcement here: https://lnkd.in/e6AKJtT6

Commenting on the new US Tariffs on Automobiles and Automobile Parts, BritishAmerican Business CEO Duncan Edwards OBE said: "President Trump made a clear campaign promise to introduce protective tariffs aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing in the United States, so the introduction of these new tariffs should not come as a surprise. "Setting aside the broader question of whether this part of the new economic agenda will benefit the US in the long term, BritishAmerican Business believes there is a very strong case to be made that the UK should be exempted from these and other tariffs that may be announced next week, and from the Steel and Aluminium Tariffs already in place.? "Unlike other trading relationships, the US and UK do not have a trade imbalance, nor is there a significant disparity in wage structures or labour standards and if anything, the UK is at a disadvantage with its higher energy costs.? "We urge the UK not to retaliate, to listen carefully to the American concerns, and to continue the efforts to reach an agreement that focuses on the future facing businesses at which both countries excel, and which provides the exemption that will benefit both economies."

On Tuesday March 25, BritishAmerican Business held its half-yearly Advisory Board dinner in New York hosted by our Advisory Board Chair, Sir Alan Parker, Chairman and Founder, Brunswick Group, at Brunswick's offices in Manhattan. We were delighted to welcome Ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson, rounding off a two day visit meeting businesses in New York City by sharing his thoughts on the US UK relationship at our dinner.Thanks to all at Brunswick Group and to the Ambassador.

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Yesterday evening, BritishAmerican Business and members United Airlines had the pleasure of welcoming guests to celebrate the arrival of Spring at a networking reception in London, hosted at Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group, Inc. in Central London. ? Alongside exceptional capanes, our guests enjoyed an array of refreshing cocktails including United’s signature 'Paper Plane'. ? Congratulations to our two lucky winners who took home a pair of United Airlines Polaris Business Class tickets in our business card draw presented by Karolien De Hertogh, and a ￡250 gift voucher Courtesy of Smith & Wollensky, presented by Falko Molitor. ? Thank you to members United Airlines for sponsoring this event, and members Smith & Wollensky for welcoming our guests to this fabulous venue. ? View photos from the event here: https://lnkd.in/e_Jn2ySc

Yesterday, BritishAmerican Business, in partnership with AmCham Australia, convened industry and government stakeholders from the UK, US, and Australia to advance discussions on AUKUS' top priorities. The annual AUKUS Dialogue, which took place in Washington D.C. on Wednesday March 19th, included delegates from a range of sectors including defence and security, energy, technology and trade. The roundtable talks explored the strategic goals of AUKUS within the current geopolitical climate and identified AUKUS’ main priorities particularly for progressing Pillar II. Other discussion topics included funding transparency and rising defence costs as well as country-specific regulatory reforms affecting Pillars I and II such as defence export regulations. BritishAmerican Business CEO Duncan Edwards OBE said: "With new governments in both the UK and the US and increasing geopolitical uncertainty, it is important to reengage and revitalise the AUKUS partnership. Today’s talks were an opportunity for business and government to recommit to AUKUS and reaffirm its importance to our mutual security, sovereignty, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. “By strengthening collaboration between business and government, we can ensure that AUKUS continues to drive innovation, research and technology sharing as well as reinforcing our shared commitment to a more stable and secure future."

Great discussion yesterday with Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds MP on strengthening the US-UK relationship and opportunities for investment and growth.

Yesterday, BritishAmerican Business had the pleasure of hosting an important panel discussion on female entrepreneurship, in partnership with Barclays High Growth & Entrepreneurs. A huge thank you to our brilliant speakers: ? ? Pippa Begg, Co-founder & CEO, Board Intelligence ? Zemfira Knott, Director and Founding Member, Northcourt Limited ? who shared their journeys, unique challenges, and invaluable insights on scaling businesses, securing investment, and breaking barriers in a competitive market, and Katherine M., Director, Head of Barclays High Growth & Entrepreneurs who moderated the discussion. ? The conversation was both inspiring and empowering, highlighting the importance of creating more opportunities for women-led businesses, and the impact this has on economic growth. A special thank you to our host partners at Barclays, and our Accelerate series sponsors Virgin Atlantic & Delta Air Lines for their support in making this event possible.