7.4 Integrate with regions and devolved governments

Integrating with regions and devolved governments can help ensure that trade policy aligns with regional priorities, promote regional economic growth, and strengthen the UK's overall competitiveness. By actively engaging with devolved governments and city-region mayors, attracting inward investment, building regional infrastructure, providing strong regional breakdowns in trade deal impact assessments, and building capacity in public sector organisations, the UK can better understand the impact of trade policy on different regions and ensure that regional priorities are reflected in trade policy decisions.