Published: 10 February 2026

The CBI and ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Announce Partnership to Enhance UK-US Trade and Investment

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°Õ³ó±ð Confederation of British Industry (CBI) a²Ô»å BritishAmericanÌýBusiness (ÐßÐßÊÓƵ) haveÌýagreedÌýa new Partnership aimed at promoting the UK-US relationship and securing opportunities for businesses on both sides of the Atlantic. Ìý

Through this partnership, the CBI and ÐßÐßÊÓƵ will promote bilateral trade and investment while working with the UK and US governments to support growth. At a time of heightened geopolitical unpredictability, working closely with international partners to create mutual benefits for businesses has never been more important. Ìý

What does this Partnership mean for CBI and ÐßÐßÊÓƵ members?Ìý

  • Deeper insights into transatlantic political, economic and trade issues
  • CBI-ÐßÐßÊÓƵ collaboration on priority UK-US issues
  • Events and networking opportunities

With the Economic Prosperity Deal in place, the CBI and ÐßÐßÊÓƵ will support firms in navigating the transatlantic business environment andÌýidentifyingÌýnew business opportunities.Ìý

Duncan Edwards, CEO ofÌýBritishAmericanÌýBusiness, commented: Ìý

“The Trump administration has put trade policy at the heart of its agenda, which presents both opportunities and risks for transatlantic businesses. By aligning our efforts with the CBI,ÌýalongsideÌýother partners, weÌýcan more effectively supportÌýcompanies to succeedÌýboth ways across the Atlantic, and collectively champion policies that reduce barriers to tradeÌýand investment.”Ìý

Rain Newton-Smith, CEO of the Confederation of British Industry, added: Ìý

“Collaborating withÌýBritishAmericanÌýBusiness enhances our ability to advocate for UK businesses abroad. We will work together to ensure the voices of our members are heard from Westminster to Washington DC, promoting a business environment that encourages investment and growth across theÌýAtlantic.”Ìý

ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Media Contact: Dominic Parker, dparker@babinc.org | +44 7500 115352

CBI Media Contact:ÌýThe CBI Press Office can be reached on 0207 395 8239, or via email atÌýpress.office@cbi.org.uk. Please note, sometimes there may be a delay in responding out of hours. Follow the CBI () and CBI Economics ().ÌýÌýÌý

About ÐßÐßÊÓƵ

ÐßÐßÊÓƵ 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.

About The CBI

The CBI represents 850 members who themselves comprise 1,200 separate registered companies and over 150,000 trade association members. Founded 60 years ago and representing some of the biggest names in business, household brands and globally traded corporations that employ people in all sectors and across every region and nation of the UK, the CBI is the voice of business. Find out more about some of the businesses in membership here.