The Business and Trade Secretary is flying to Washington on
Sunday evening to meet White House senior advisors, CEOs and
business leaders to make progress on the UK Tech partnership and
strengthen the UK US relationship ahead of the State Visit.
The visit comes only one day after he spoke with over 100
business leaders on Saturday afternoon where he set out his
priorities for the department including doubling down on economic
growth, the Government's central mission.
He is set to meet Office of Science and Technology Policy
Director Michael Kratsios, as well as Sriram Krishnan, Senior AI
Advisor at the White House to discuss the AI Pillar of the Tech
Partnership.
Business and Trade Secretary said:
“From day one in the job I've been clear that my mission is to
drive forward economic growth and to give businesses across the
country the opportunities they need to thrive as part of the Plan
for Change.
“My first visit to Washington as Business Secretary is key to
strengthening our special relationship as we face global
challenges together and building momentum on our Tech Partnership
and trade deal ahead of the historic State Visit.”
While in Washington he will also meet Benito Minicucci, CEO
Alaska Airlines and Guillaume Faury, CEO Airbus to further cement
our position as a top investment destination.
After a full day of meetings, the Secretary of State will fly
directly to China as part of delivering secure economic growth
with one of the world's largest economies.
