In mid-July, Deputy Secretary of Commerce Ashely Teasdel and S.C. Commerce led a state delegation throughout the United Kingdom. The mission trip helped grow bilateral collaboration, strengthen economic ties and build trade relations — continuing to advance the December 2022 memorandum of understanding between the two economies.
South Carolina Deputy Secretary of Commerce Ashely Teasdel (left) presents a gift to United Kingdom Director of International Trade Relations Cathryn Law.
The South Carolina and United Kingdom working group representatives pose together in front of the Admiralty Administrative Building in London.
As the second official convening of the S.C.-U.K. delegation, the group toured England to meet government officials and private industry representatives, discussing procurement, health and life sciences, and transportation and infrastructure.
Other industries including advanced manufacturing, automotive, energy, and research and development remain key areas of exploration for the working group. These conversations come at a pivotal time following the U.K.’s recent elections, helping ensure South Carolina remain a global economic partner and collaborative ally.
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