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Up to £50 million of government contracts could be diverted to local businesses each year.
The government's made changes to its contracting policies under World Trade Organisation rules which lets it favour Manx-based companies.
The new policy means up to 94% of government spending could be directed into the local economy.
Treasury minister Dr Alex Allinson says the rules can be changed after Brexit meant we don't have to follow EU law.