Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office written question – answered at on 20 April 2026.
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat, West Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether a UK trade mission will accompany the King’s forthcoming State visit to the US.
Stephen Doughty
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The State Visit will of course include components marking the crucial economic ties between the UK and US as well as trade and investment focused engagements. Separately, in May 2026, the UK will host Greater Together LA, an unprecedented gathering of 500 British and American businesses, investors, industry representatives and political leaders, designed to promote enhanced UK-US trade, investment, tourism and education partnerships.
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