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he Florida Governor Ron DeSantis And the UK Business and Trade Secretary Kimmy Badenoch They signed a memorandum of understanding to increase bilateral trade and investment, enhance trade relations and develop academic partnerships.
“Florida is a national leader in business growth and economic development, and today’s signing of the MOU will continue to ensure our state remains a model of American excellence,” he said. DeSantis. The British Foreign Secretary said: “Florida is an important economy in its own right, with a GDP higher than that of most European countries.”
The United Kingdom is currently the largest foreign investor in Florida, and the state supplies Britain with a wide range of products. In addition, Florida is among the best US states for British businesses and tourists.
The MOU includes five broad objectives: increase trade between Florida and the United Kingdom, increase bilateral investment, create a forum to address potential barriers to trade, encourage innovation and strengthen trade links, and finally, grow academic and research. Supply chains, logistics and transportation are key themes of the decade.