United States Virtual Presence Post Cardiff, UK

U.S. Ambassador Susman (Embassy photo)

Message from Ambassador Susman

"The United Kingdom is one of the world’s most attractive destinations for U.S. exporters. It is a sophisticated market with advanced infrastructure, and our shared language and commercial practices make doing business straightforward. The UK’s location also serves as the ideal platform for expansion into the rest of Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Many U.S. firms already active here are engaged in the high-growth, R&D-based industries of the future that are the focus of President Obama’s National Export Initiative. But there are opportunities in every sector and Embassy London stands ready to support all American commercial interests with a comprehensive range of advice, assistance and advocacy." — Louis Susman, U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom.

More on the National Export Initiative

President Obama announced the National Export Initiative (NEI) two years ago, with the goal of doubling exports by 2014. U.S. embassies are committed to supporting U.S. companies to start exporting or grow their exports to the United Kingdom. In this section, you will find a quick description of the United Kingdom as an export market and some suggestions for getting started.

Business Support

The website of the U.S. Embassy in London has a dedicated business support section with information for both U.S. and UK companies.  This section includes information from and about:

The U.S. Commercial Service in the United Kingdom, which includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland,  is part of a global network of trade specialists dedicated to supporting US commercial interests around the world.This office offers a variety of services to US exporters and UK importers and our trade specialists are available to help with your enquiries. For US companies, it can assist in promoting your goods and services into the UK market. If you are a UK company, it can assist you locate a US firm to represent. For further information about these programs, please contact Marcella Marcheso at 020-7408-8033.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's London office which represents the interests of U.S. agriculture and promotes the sale of American food and agricultural, fisheries and forestry products in the UK.