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Mexico Trade Negotiations Update

21 July 2022

Proposing MP
Anne-Marie Trevelyan Con
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for International Trade
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses the first round of UK-Mexico Free Trade Agreement negotiations.

Action Requested

No specific action is requested; the minister updates on the progress made and upcoming second round of negotiations in Autumn 2022.

Key Facts

  • The first round of UK-Mexico Free Trade Agreement negotiations took place from July 11, 2022.
  • Technical discussions were held across 31 policy areas over 28 sessions.
  • Talks focused on strengthening trade in goods and services worth £4.2 billion.
  • The second round of official level negotiations is due to take place in Autumn 2022.
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