It’s a market that’s already valued at £29.2bn this year, but will the president-elect’s promises to bring jobs home mean fewer US opportunities for UK firms?
Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election could have consequences for thousands of small and medium-sized businesses in the UK.
During the campaign Trump made some remarks he may come to regret when he takes office in January, but his general policy stance in terms of trade and industry seems clear: an emphasis on rebuilding manufacturing capacity in the US and potentially reshoring jobs. This may mean – particularly in public contracts – fewer opportunities forBritish and other foreign businesses.
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Source: Guardian