Trade Agreements: USA
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to his Department's policy paper entitled General terms for the United States of America and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Economic Prosperity Deal, published on 9 May 2025, whether he will publish a strategic approach on ongoing trade negotiations with the United States.
Answered by Mr Douglas Alexander
On 8 May, we concluded a landmark economic deal with the US. The US has committed to further negotiations to tackle barriers to trade not related to tariffs and that have the potential to cut red tape for exporters. There will now be a process of formal negotiations with the US on a binding legal framework.
MPs will have the chance to scrutinise the treaty when it is agreed and presented to the House.
We will continue to act in Britain’s national interest – for workers, for business and for families.
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