Home Business U.S. overtakes Germany, France in UK firms' trade sights – HSBC Business U.S. overtakes Germany, France in UK firms' trade sights – HSBC By Genpie - November 5, 2019 131 0 Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp The United States has pushed past Germany and France as the most common trading partner for British businesses, and looks set to keep this position after Britain leaves the European Union, according to an annual survey by HSBC.