Bridging the Atlantic: US-UK Trade Amid Global Geopolitical Shifts
Event Description
Following the Alaska meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin and the consequent meeting in Washington this week, we take an urgent look at the likely impact on trade relations and the imposition of tariffs. Join us for a timely and thought-provoking webinar with Duncan Edwards, CEO of BritishAmerican Business, as we explore the state of US-UK trade relations against a backdrop of intensifying global geopolitical and economic pressures.
This event comes at a pivotal moment as both countries navigate an increasingly complex international environment shaped by trade rivalries, ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, and the evolving role of the European Union and other global powers.
Duncan Edwards will be in conversation with Roddy Gow, sharing insights on how transatlantic trade is being shaped by political developments, economic pressures, and strategic competition – and what lies ahead for businesses on both sides of the Atlantic. Participants are encouraged to raise issues and submit questions.
📌 Topics to be covered:
- An overview of the current US/UK trade situation
- The impact of global geopolitical tensions, including conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine
- How bilateral trans-Atlantic trade can be maintained amid changes introduced under the Trump Administration and shifting global attitudes
- Competition from other global trading blocs and the positioning of the UK and US
- The role of the European Union in shaping regional trade dynamics
- Insights into the UK’s Free Trade Agreement with India
- Strategic opportunities and risks for transatlantic businesses going forward
Speaker
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Duncan EdwardsCEO, BritishAmerican BusinessDuncan Edwards is the chief executive of BritishAmerican Business, the leading transatlantic trade organization of some 450 companies, which has an ongoing mission to support policies which protect and enhance the environment for trade and investment in, and between, the USA and the UK. He is a regular contributor to policy debates and is a frequent media commentator on US UK relations.
Prior to this, Duncan Edwards spent over 30 years as a media executive in London and New York. In his final role in media, he was president and ceo of Hearst International and was a member of the Hearst Board of Directors.
A dual British and American citizen, he lives in New York and Connecticut where he can often be found on long runs in the hills.