On his first day as UK ambassador to the US, Lord Peter Mandelson emphasized the necessity of acknowledging President Trump's mandate for change. Though he noted that not all aspects of Trump's agenda would be aligned with the UK, he highlighted the importance of understanding the underlying motivations driving the administration. Mandelson intends to foster a robust US-UK economic relationship focused on technology and investment for the modern era. He also voiced concerns regarding potential tariffs but reassured that the existing trade balance is favorable for the UK.
Lord Peter Mandelson stated that the UK must respect President Trump's "strong and clear mandate for change," emphasizing the need to understand Trump's motivations.
Mandelson emphasized the importance of building a technology and investment relationship between the US and UK, tailored for the 21st Century.
While concerned about potential tariffs, Mandelson believes that the UK has a balanced trade relationship with the US and tariffs are not primarily aimed at the UK.
He expressed his commitment to ensuring that the UK does not become 'collateral damage' in US trade actions, emphasizing proactive dialogue.
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