Following the United National General Assembly, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross spent two weeks travelling to the United Kingdom, India, Singapore, and Australia to advocate for American workers and businesses, as well as to build upon the United States’ robust relationships with these nations.

“Across the world, the Trump Administration is building better commercial partnerships with dozens of countries,” said Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. “Our efforts have led to countless new opportunities for American businesses and workers, further driving economic growth and job creation.”

During the Secretary’s visit to London, he joined roundtable meetings with British-American businesses on Brexit and future opportunities, participated in a space-focused discussion with U.S. satellite and aerospace firms, as well as dedicated time to speak with the media about the importance of the two nations’ partnership. He also appeared at an event hosted by Ambassador Johnson with American financial and legal institutions to discuss the future of U.S.-U.K. relations.

Beginning with his remarks at the World Economic Forum in New Delhi, Secretary Ross met with Minister of Commerce and Industry and Railways Piyush Goyal to stress the positive trends of the U.S.-India trade relationship. He later joined Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister Goyal in bilateral meetings to advance U.S. commercial interests. Subsequently in Bangalore, Secretary Ross met with Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman K. Sivan to learn more about potential collaborations for U.S. and Indian space entities.

While in Singapore, Secretary Ross joined Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as well as Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing to discuss U.S.-Singapore relations and the business environment for American private industries. The Secretary also participated in a meeting of the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore to hear their thoughts on the future of the trade partnership.

After arriving in Australia, Secretary Ross met with Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham, and Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan, to discuss American and Australian commercial collaboration. The Secretary also participated in an event hosted by the Space Industry Association of Australia in partnership with the Australian Capital Territory government, and delivered remarks before the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia. Additionally, Secretary Ross paid his respects to the U.S.-Australia alliance with a sunset wreath laying at the Australian War Memorial.