New U.S. – UK Economic Partnership Declaration

On June 8, 2023, the United States and the United Kingdom announced the Atlantic Declaration for a Twenty-First Century U.S.-UK Economic Partnership ("Declaration"). The Declaration re-affirms the need to adapt and reimagine the unique alliance between the two countries. From critical and emerging technologies to digital transformation, clean energy, and defense collaboration, businesses can leverage the partnership to exploit new trans-Atlantic opportunities.

This is the first post of a three-part series on U.S., UK and EU alignment on economic security strategy.

1. Critical and Emerging Technologies

The Declaration aims to ensure U.S.-UK leadership and close collaboration in critical and emerging technologies such as quantum technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, telecommunications, and synthetic biology. The commitments present opportunities for businesses involved in these sectors to collaborate on research and development efforts,