CBI responds to Trade Strategy launch

Rain Newton-Smith, Chief Executive, CBI, said:

“Businesses are clear that positioning the UK as an outward looking nation is a show of strength in this increasingly fragmented world. Backing free trade is critical to facing the great global challenges and opportunities of our time.  

“The UK must be bold and ambitious to be a key player in the global race for growth. Today’s Strategy offers a dynamic vision which will help the UK to position itself as one of the world’s leading locations for investment and trade. Leaning into that openness, our international commitments, and partnerships with like-minded allies will be integral to our success.  

“We now need government and business to work together to turn this ambition into action and ensure that the UK seizes on the opportunities available within the global economy.”