Quote A strong and independent United Kingdom, like a strong and independent United States, is truly a blessing on the world.

AN IMPORTANT NEW ERA: President Donald J. Trump is honored to be back in the United Kingdom during this important time of change and opportunity for its nations and people.

The longstanding relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is essential to our shared security and prosperity.

As the United Kingdom continues to work toward a plan to leave the European Union (EU), the United States pledges to maintain a strong relationship with both. The United States will continue to prepare for all outcomes and coordinate with governments, financial institutions, and international bodies to protect its interests.

President Trump supports Brexit being accomplished in a way that will not affect global economic and financial stability while also securing independence to the United Kingdom.

ROBUST ECONOMIC RELATIONS: President Trump seeks to strengthen our economic ties with the United Kingdom through an ambitious new trade agreement.

The United Kingdom is one of the largest markets for U.S. exports and one of the largest suppliers of U.S. imports.

In February, President Trump outlined his negotiating objectives to strike an ambitious trade agreement with the United Kingdom after it leaves the EU.

As two of the top five largest economies in the world, the United States and the United Kingdom stand to benefit greatly from expanded trade and economic cooperation. In 2018, the United States and the United Kingdom had more than $260 billion in two-way trade in goods and services.

At nearly $1.3 trillion, the United States and the United Kingdom share one of the world’s largest bilateral foreign direct investment partnerships. More than 2.2 million jobs depend directly on those investments.



GLOBAL SECURITY AND SHARED PROSPERITY: President Trump is working with the United Kingdom to address global and regional security issues and to promote shared prosperity.