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In 2024, the British Embassy in Washington (BEW) navigated the complex political and economic landscape of the United States while continuing to demonstrate the importance of the Special Relationship with the United Kingdom. At the end of 2024, the Embassy welcomed senior U.K. officials, navigated the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, engaged with the incoming Trump administration on key issues, all while promoting the U.K.’s pro-growth policies and strengthening ties between U.K. and U.S. companies.
One of the main focuses for BEW at the end of 2024 was engaging stakeholders and managing relationships on both sides of the political spectrum ahead of the 2024 presidential election. The British Embassy focused on maintaining strong working relations with both parties and hit the ground running with the new Trump Administration, building relationships with key stakeholders and finding areas of mutual interest for collaboration. With the historic nature of this election, the Embassy worked to ensure the UK remained America’s closest ally irrespective of who the American people chose as their next president.
BEW engaged in extensive political outreach, meeting with members of Congress, campaign staff, and think tanks to stay at pace with shifts in U.S. policy. Key parts of this outreach included discussions on U.S.-U.K. relations, global security, trade, and shared international values.