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Import Duties: USA

Asked by Martin WrigleyLiberal DemocratDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 11 February 2025UIN 28731

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will have discussions with his US counterpart on plans to impose tariffs on Canada.

Answered by Mr Douglas Alexander

There are ongoing discussions between Canada and the US on their relationship and interests. It is not for the UK to comment on another country’s trade relationships. The UK deeply values its strong trading ties with both the US and Canada, and we will work to build on these relationships in the future.

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