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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.
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.
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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