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USA: Import Duties

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 April 2025UIN 43981

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of US tariffs on (a) current, (b) pending and (c) future contracts held by his Department.

Answered by Maria Eagle

Officials remain engaged with our suppliers to continually monitor the situation. This Government will continue to hold discussions with the US administration on a wider economic deal that strengthens our existing fair and balanced trading relationship.

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