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<p>The UK Government has been continually engaging with the US government since President
Biden’s statement in April 2023 regarding investment into Northern Ireland. Last week
I was in Washington D.C where I spoke to the US Special Envoy for Northern Ireland
for Economic Affairs. I also attended a roundtable with the Federation of Small Businesses,
and spoke to other US investors about the unique opportunity Northern Ireland has
to offer.</p><p> </p><p>The UK has signed state-level Memorandums of Understanding
with eight US states (Florida, Texas, Washington, Utah, Oklahoma, North Carolina,
South Carolina and Indiana) to set out mutual goals and activities to strengthen our
economic ties, as well as promote trade and investment, address trade barriers and
enhance business networks.</p><p> </p><p>The Northern Ireland Investment Summit, held
last September, highlighted Northern Ireland’s innovation and technological strengths
to around 200 global investors. Guests included Joe Kennedy III (US Special Envoy
to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs) and the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to
the USA. The Summit showcased Northern Ireland’s innovation, deep expertise in industries
of the future, and unparalleled investment opportunities given its unique trading
position.</p>
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