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Most Favoured Nation Tariffs

Thursday 23 January 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Ministerial Questions addressed most favoured nation tariffs on January 23, 2020.
  • The UK is developing its own most favoured nation tariff schedule to support domestic manufacturers.
  • A trade remedies authority will be established to address tariff issues like the 28% rate on ceramics from Stoke-on-Trent.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Aaron Bell Con Stoke-on-Trent Central
Business & Trade
Context

UK's departure from the EU necessitates developing a new tariff schedule. Ceramics industry in Stoke-on-Trent is concerned about potential dumping and subsidised products.

Question

What steps are being taken to ensure that most favoured nation tariffs support UK manufacturing industries after the UK leaves the EU, particularly for ceramics companies facing high tariffs from the US?

Answer from Elizabeth Truss (Secretary of State for International Trade)

We are developing our own most favoured nation tariff schedule to ensure costs are low for consumers and UK manufacturers are not disadvantaged. In a US trade deal, we aim to bring down the 28% tariff on ceramics from Stoke-on-Trent. We will also establish the trade remedies authority to take tough action against dumping from anti-competitive nations.

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