International Trade Opportunities 2022-01-20
2022-01-20
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The MP inquired about the progress made by her department on international trade opportunities in 2022, referencing efforts to boost prosperity and export.
What progress has been made on maximising opportunities for international trade in 2022. The Department is working hard to help businesses export, secure investment, negotiate free trade agreements, and remove barriers.
The Department continues to work hard to boost prosperity in every corner of our country, helping businesses export, securing investment, negotiating free trade agreements, and breaking through market access barriers. Last week, negotiations were launched with India, an economy worth £2 trillion. A consultation on an FTA with the Gulf Co-operation Council closed last week, with plans to launch those negotiations soon.
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Specific details about how businesses in Truro and Falmouth can take advantage of free trade deals were not provided.
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The MP inquired about the benefits of free trade deals for businesses and constituents in Truro and Falmouth, Cornwall.
Will my hon. Friend expand on how businesses in Truro and Falmouth can take advantage of free trade deals? The MP asked to know more about the rewards and benefits that these deals will bring to her constituents.
My hon. Friend is a great champion of businesses in Truro and Falmouth. A deal with India would benefit over 600 west country businesses that exported £20 million worth of goods to India in 2020, and more will do so in the future. Food and drink producers now qualify for nil tariffs in the Australia deal, which is good news for Cornish pasties.
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Specific details on how businesses in Truro and Falmouth can take advantage of free trade deals were not fully addressed.
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