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From Sheffield, England to St. Louis: Why AMIC Matters Now
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St. Louis has no shortage of economic-development projects. The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center St. Louis is different because it is not primarily about real estate, incentives or even job creation. It is about whether the region can retain the industrial capabilities needed to compete in the next generation of advanced manufacturing. That question is…
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The U.S. Opportunity for UK Companies is in Missouri
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BritishAmerican Business has released its updated Trade and Investment 2026/27 Guide to the US, and for UK companies considering expansion across the Atlantic, it is one of the most useful starting points available. The guide is practical, timely and realistic. It does not simply celebrate the size of the U.S. market. It walks companies…
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STL Biz Journal: Distillery owner Mark Sutherland is a British diplomat living the American dream
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Read the original article by Gloria Lloyd on the St. Louis Business Journal site. Born in Scotland and raised in England, Mark Sutherland moved to St. Louis in the late 1980s and has been promoting St. Louis’ economic interests — and Britain’s — ever since. Now a naturalized citizen, Sutherland’s career in public relations…
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License Reciprocity, Talent Mobility, and the Next Chapter in UK–US Economic Partnership
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At its core, the economic relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States has always been about more than goods and services. It is about people. Capital moves where talent is confident. Investment follows opportunity. And opportunity flourishes when barriers are lowered. In that context, license reciprocity is not a technical regulatory tweak.…
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A New Bridge Across the Atlantic: Welcoming British Airways’ Direct Flight from London to St. Louis
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A new bridge across the Atlantic has just been built—not with steel, but with wings. British Airways has announced a new seasonal direct flight between London Heathrow and St. Louis, launching in April 2026. As the British Honorary Consul to Missouri, I could not be more delighted. For years I’ve spoken about the need…
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Britain and America in the Age of Trump – What is Next?
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This past Saturday, Lord Mandelson delivered the 61st Ditchley Annual Lecture, setting out a vision for the UK-US relationship in what he called “the Age of Trump – and Beyond.” As someone who has spent years working at the intersection of diplomacy, economic development, and business innovation between Britain and America, I found this…
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A Transatlantic Industrial Renaissance
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Britain’s new industrial strategy creates fertile ground for deeper ties with America’s heartland The UK’s updated strategy dovetails neatly with the ambitions of Missouri—and reveals how a “special relationship” can be built on advanced manufacturing, agri-tech, and shared resilience. This month, the British government published its Modern Industrial Strategy—a quietly ambitious document that marks…
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Growing the Ozark Highlands: Distilling a Legacy, Marking the Way
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Missouri Approves Highway Signs Across the State The Ozark Highlands—a sweeping limestone plateau spanning southern Missouri and into parts of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas—offers more than just rugged scenery. Hidden in its hollows, forests, and valleys is a deep distilling tradition, brought to life by Irish and Scottish settlers as far back as the…
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Giving Tariffs a New Purpose — A Vision for Tariff Credits and American Export Growth
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At Stone Ledge Distillery, we take pride in crafting spirits that reflect the character of Missouri’s Ozark Highlands — bold, refined, and uniquely American. From our signature Stowloch® Whiskey to our crisp InverXion® Vodka, we’ve built something special here in Defiance. As we grow, we’re not only selling in Missouri and across the U.S.,…
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The U.S. and U.K. Launch Groundbreaking Economic Deal: A New Chapter in the Special Relationship
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On May 8, 2025, the United States and the United Kingdom made history by launching the Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD)—the first such agreement of its kind under the Biden administration’s new economic framework. This isn’t just another trade update—it’s a powerful reaffirmation of the long-standing “Special Relationship” between the two nations. Why This Matters…