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Protectionism

Tuesday 12 May 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Ruth Edwards asks about policy towards protectionism regarding Stilton producers facing a 25% tariff when exporting to the US market.
  • Elizabeth Truss states that they are determined to reduce and remove tariffs on products such as Stilton.
  • The Stilton Cheese Makers' Association supports a US free trade agreement to help recognise Stilton cheese further in the US and bring down existing barriers.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Ruth Edwards Con Bolton West
Business & Trade
Context

The UK is emerging from the COVID-19 crisis, focusing on free trade. The country is engaging with G20 Trade Ministers and the WTO to promote this agenda.

Question

Ruth Edwards asks about policy towards protectionism, specifically mentioning that Stilton producers face a 25% tariff when exporting to the US market in her constituency of Cropwell Bishop and Colston Bassett. She seeks details on progress made in reducing these tariffs within the first week of negotiations.

Answer from The Prime Minister Elizabeth Truss

Elizabeth Truss states that they are determined to reduce and remove tariffs on products such as Stilton, with the support of the Stilton Cheese Makers' Association which believes a US free trade agreement will help recognise Stilton cheese further in the US and bring down existing barriers.

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