Overview
- The envoy will lead cross-government work to advance UK economic interests in the United States while continuing as the Prime Minister’s chief adviser on business, investment and trade.
- His remit includes advising on US negotiations through the Economic Partnership Dialogue and Trade Partnership Dialogue and using the Office for Investment to secure major inward projects.
- He will coordinate with ambassador Christian Turner and departments including the FCDO, DBT, HMT and the US consulate network to expand senior access to American business leaders.
- The government underscores the scale of the relationship, citing over £330 billion in bilateral trade in the year to summer 2025 and £150 billion of US investment during September’s state visit that created 7,600 UK jobs.
- The appointment formalizes Chandra’s Washington-facing role during a tense period linked to Greenland, NATO and tariff threats, building on his ties with senior US officials and his part in more than $10 billion of deals announced last year.