Spotlight on North America

Unfortunately this event has been cancelled. Please contact us on 01753 870500 if you have any queries.

Date: 16/09/2010

Times: 09:30 - 13:00

Venue: Foxhills, Ottershaw, CHERTSEY, Surrey, KT16 0EL

Price: Please call 01753 870500 or see below for further information

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As part of a full day of events focusing on the Americas, this event will provide delegates with a chance to learn more about the wealth of opportunities available for UK businesses in the North America

Market Overview

The USA, Canada and Mexico are joined together though the North American Free Trade Association (NAFTA) providing a duty free region of 457 million people – that’s 457 million potential customers!

With free trade agreements with 50 other countries, including EFTA and the EU, 90% of Mexico’s trade is duty free.

The common use of English and the use of one single currency across 300 million make the USA a tempting prospect for many UK businesses. Indeed the US is the largest single destination for exports from the South East of England, with £5.8bn of exports in 2005 compared with £3.6bn to Germany or £2.4bn to France.

The use of English in Canada and its strong historical links with the UK means there are strong ties between the two countries. However, as might be expected from these geographical neighbours the USA is Canada’s biggest trading partner absorbing 80% of Canadian exports.

These sophisticated economies like the British and British goods therefore almost anything can find a market in North America.

The programme will include briefings from expert speakers who will be dispensing the vital information that is so important before tackling new export markets, with ample time for specific questions, meeting the experts and networking. Lunch will be provided.

Expert Panel includes: UK Trade & Investment – North & South America Specialists, HSBC Bank and Clyde & Co LLP

Please note: Bookings made for this event and the Spotlight on South America events are subject to a discount. Those businesses wishing to take advance of this discount need to book via the Customers Services Team on 01753 870500.