·Sixth largest economy in the world  - 61 million people

·Major partner in the European Economic Community (EEC) providing easy access to 27 other markets such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Sweden

·Together, the US and Europe share 40% of the global trade economy

·Ease of doing business.  China is 3rd, USA is 4th and UK 5th.

·Mature markets in financial services, insurance, manufacturing, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, retail, communications, leisure, automotive and banking sectors.