UKUS Free Trade Agreement 2020-03-05
2020-03-05
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Q1
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The MP questioned the potential economic gains for UK manufacturing industries from a proposed US-UK trade deal.
What recent assessment has been made of the potential economic benefits to manufacturing industries of a free trade agreement with the US?
A free trade agreement with the US could deliver a £15 billion increase in bilateral trade, increasing manufacturing output and benefiting all parts of the UK economy.
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Q2
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The MP enquired about the advantages of a comprehensive UK-US trade deal for businesses with US subsidiaries or parent companies.
Can she confirm that a comprehensive UK-US trade deal would benefit such firms by cutting red tape and increasing trading ties between our two countries?
Every morning more than 1 million people in Britain get up and go to work for American firms, and more than 1 million in the US do so for British firms. We aim to strengthen this economic relationship through shared ideas, products, and goods.
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Does not confirm specific benefits of reducing red tape or increasing trading ties for UK-US companies
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Q3
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The MP cited concerns from the British Ceramic Confederation about potential damage to UK ceramics industry due to a US trade deal.
Does she not accept that the manufacturing industry is right to be concerned about the threat posed by the agreement she is proposing?
The British Ceramic Confederation acknowledges potential benefits but Laura Cohen has highlighted tariffs on ceramic catering-ware. The Trade Remedies Authority will deal with illegal dumping of ceramics.
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Does not address the BCC's specific warnings about mutual recognition clauses and low-quality imports
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Q4
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The MP questioned why the government would not listen to industry concerns about potential negative impacts from a proposed US trade deal.
Why will she not listen to the industry? Should the Government not rethink their approach?
The scoping assessment shows benefits for virtually every sector of the UK economy, including manufacturing and agriculture. Steelite International welcomes the potential removal of tariffs on dinnerware.
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Does not address specific concerns about low-quality imports or mutual recognition clauses
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Q5
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The MP asked about the potential benefits of the US trade deal for manufacturing and high-tech firms.
Will the Secretary of State please comment on some of the parts of her proposals that are likely to benefit manufacturing and high-tech companies?
One point in our negotiation objectives is an advanced digital and data chapter. This will help 79% of UK services provided remotely, benefiting high-tech industries.
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Does not provide specific benefits for manufacturing companies
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Q6
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The MP asked if Parliament would receive a vote on the proposed US trade deal, similar to how Congress in the US will.
Will she allow this Parliament a vote on the deal?
Treaties are laid before Parliament through CRAG. We also engage with business through 17 expert trade advisory groups to ensure standards.
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Does not confirm whether there will be a vote on the deal
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