Why has Texas set its sights on London?
Texas, which once had an embassy in London, strengthens its ties with the capital by opening a new trade office.
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"One of the things that was very compelling to me is the opportunity to look at dual listings between the London Stock Exchange and the Texas Stock Exchange."
— Tan Parker , Politician
"Austin has become a focal point in a global economy."
— Kirk Watson , Politician
"With the launch of the Texas Stock Exchange, new dual-listing opportunities could connect British and Texan firms to fresh capital."
— Dame Susan Langley , Politician
"This new trade office is just the start and we're confident in building closer relations with Texas which is the eighth largest economy in the world."
— Chris Hayward , Politician
"Attracting investment in productivity-enhancing technologies, such as artificial intelligence, will be essential if London is to raise its trend growth rate and strengthen its position as a world-leading city."
— Alexander Harvey , Academic
Key People
Alexander Harvey is an economist at Oxford Economics.
Chris Hayward is the policy chairman of the City of London Corporation.
Dame Susan Langley is the mayor of the City of London.
Kirk Watson is the mayor of Austin, Texas.
Senator Tan Parker is a Republican leader in the Texas State Senate.
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