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UK Exporters: Covid-19

Thursday 3 September 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • The Department is working closely with businesses to develop a new export strategy.
  • My Department is delivering bounce-back plans for key sectors to aid recovery.
  • The UK is signing free trade agreements with countries covering 80% of trade.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 David Simmonds Con Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
Economy Business & Trade
Context

UK exporters face significant challenges due to the economic impact of the pandemic.

Question

What steps is the Department taking to support UK exporters in aiding the country's economic recovery from the pandemic?

Answer from Graham Stuart (Minister for Asia)

My Department is working closely with business to develop a new export strategy, deliver bounce-back plans for key sectors, sign free trade agreements with countries covering 80% of our trade, strengthen our regional teams to level up exporting success and challenge market access barriers worldwide.

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