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Negotiations on the UK’s Future Trading Relationship with the US: Update
02 November 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for International Trade
At a Glance
Issue Summary
Elizabeth Truss provides an update on the fifth UK-U.S. Free Trade Agreement negotiating round, highlighting significant progress made.
Action Requested
The minister announces continued talks at official level following the U.S. election and a programme for further discussions in workstreams covered during the round.
Key Facts
- The fifth UK-U.S. FTA negotiating round took place from 19 to 30 October 2020.
- There were 38 sessions covering 19 different chapter areas, making it the most intensive round so far.
- Legal text has been agreed across multiple chapters and discussions included market access for goods and a Digital chapter.
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