British pipelines and pylons owner holds similar energy assets in the US and could reap benefit of president-elect’s extra investment

Donald Trump’s presidency could be a shot in the arm for National Grid, the operator of Britain’s electricity network of cables and pylons has said.

The president-elect has set out his stall for increased investment in energy infrastructure, a position that could benefit the Grid, which owns gas pipelines and electricity cables in the US.

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