Trade Remedies Authority Aluminium 2022-12-15
2022-12-15
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The question arises from concerns about the effectiveness of measures taken by the Trade Remedies Authority to protect the aluminium extrusion industry. There are specific fears that proposed tariffs may not support domestic producers like Hydro in Blaydon and Consett.
What assessment has been made of the effectiveness of measures taken by the Trade Remedies Authority to help protect the aluminium extrusion industry? Over the past year, I have been asking about the impact of the TRA's determination on this issue. The final determination is due to be published soon. There are real concerns that proposed tariffs will do nothing to support domestic producers like Hydro in my constituency. What support will the Minister give if these fears prove correct?
The UK trade remedies framework ensures full independence for the TRA in investigating unfair trading practices. The recommendations will be published soon; I cannot pre-empt today's conclusions as the TRA is independent and reviews evidence carefully. On meeting to discuss, I would be delighted to do so.
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The specific support for domestic producers was not addressed with concrete commitments or timelines.
I Cannot Pre-Empt Today'S Conclusions
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The final determination of the Trade Remedies Authority regarding proposed tariffs for aluminium extrusions is due to be published soon. There are significant concerns that these measures will not support domestic producers like Hydro.
Over the past year I have been asking about the impact of the TRA's determination on this issue, and now hear it will be published soon. Concerns exist that proposed tariffs will do nothing to support our domestic aluminium extrusion producers in constituencies such as mine. What specific support will the Minister provide if fears regarding dumping prove correct? Will he meet me to discuss?
Correct, final determination is due soon. TRA reviews evidence thoroughly and independently. I would be delighted to meet her further discuss this matter.
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The specific support for domestic producers was not addressed with concrete commitments or timelines.
I Cannot Pre-Empt Today'S Conclusions
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