DeSantis Expands Florida’s Business Partnership with United Kingdom

Published on November 14, 2023

JACKSONVILLE — Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) met with the United Kingdom (UK)’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch, to formalize the expansion of the transatlantic business partnership at Jacksonville’s cruise terminal on Nov. 14. The UK is already Florida’s top foreign investor. The Sunshine State ranks among America’s top states for British business and tourists. The two leaders signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) promising to further develop their relationship. The signing marks only the latest move Mr. DeSantis has made to reshape Florida’s foreign relationships, following similar MOUs signed with Japan, South Korea, and Israel....