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1331640

registered interest
date	10/06/2021
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: USA
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What progress she has made towards a free trade agreement with the US.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Wendy Chamberlain
uin	900758
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/06/2021 answer text <p>I am in close contact with Katherine Tai, the US Trade Representative. I am pleased the US has lifted tariffs on Whisky, and I am working to lift Airbus Boeing dispute. We are continuing to make progress in Free Trade Agreement (FTA) discussions as well as working together on our broader trade agenda.</p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 10/06/2021 12:35:59 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
tabling member	4765 label Biography information for Wendy Chamberlain

1331642

registered interest
date	10/06/2021
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: USA
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What progress has she made towards a free trade agreement with the US.
tabling member constituency	Kenilworth and Southam
tabling member printed	Jeremy Wright
uin	900757
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/06/2021 answer text <p>I am in close contact with Katherine Tai, the US Trade Representative. I am pleased the US has lifted tariffs on Whisky and I am working to lift Airbus Boeing dispute. We are continuing to make progress in Free Trade Agreement (FTA) discussions as well as working together on our broader trade agenda.</p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 10/06/2021 12:35:13 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
tabling member	1560 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Wright

1328205

registered interest
date	26/05/2021
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: USA
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what progress she has made towards a free trade agreement with the US.
tabling member constituency	Crewe and Nantwich
tabling member printed	Dr Kieran Mullan
uin	7993
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/06/2021 answer text <p>The Government has had five rounds of negotiations so far. Almost all chapter areas are now in the advanced stages of talks, and a significant proportion of legal text has been agreed across multiple chapters.</p><p>The US is currently reviewing the progress made in the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), so far, following the appointment of the United States Trade Representative, Katherine Tai. The Government has been engaging constructively on the way the FTA can align with both countries’ commitments to Building Back Better.</p><p>An ambitious UK-US FTA can support transatlantic collaboration rebuilding from Covid-19, promoting sustainable and clean growth and women’s economic empowerment, while setting global standards in digital trade and protecting intellectual property.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 08/06/2021 16:05:50 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	4860 label Biography information for Dr Kieran Mullan

1301336

registered interest
date	10/03/2021
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: USA
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what discussions UK and US trade negotiators have had on the effect of a UK-US trade deal on the economies of Caribbean countries.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	166348
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2021 answer text <p>The Scoping Assessment of the UK-US Free Trade Agreement, published on 2 March 2020, set out that the agreement could affect countries other than the UK and the US, including countries in the Caribbean region, although our modelling suggests that there would be a negligible impact on the long run GDP of these countries.</p><p> </p><p>UK negotiators have presented the information on potential impacts to their US counterparts as part of discussions on trade and development and seek to ensure the UK-US trade agreement supports our broader objectives on trade and development, which include supporting developing countries to reduce poverty through trade.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 18/03/2021 17:15:01 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1284094

registered interest
date	04/02/2021
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: USA
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what recent steps she has taken to secure a free trade deal with the US.
tabling member constituency	Morley and Outwood
tabling member printed	Andrea Jenkyns
uin	149286
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/02/2021 answer text <p>The fifth UK-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiating round took place from 19 to 30 October 2020. Almost all chapter areas are now in the advanced stages of talks, and a significant proportion of legal text has been agreed across multiple chapters. UK and US negotiators have also continued to hold working level technical sessions since the end of Round 5 of negotiations, and we believe there is a compelling case to build on the significant progress already made.</p><p> </p><p>The Biden administration is currently in the process of seeking Senate confirmation for the appointment of senior staff, including in the United States Trade Representative (USTR).</p><p> </p><p>The Department for International Trade (DIT) works closely with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and British Embassy Washington in advancing UK national objectives with the US, including on trade. DIT Ministers continue to engage senior US political figures on a bipartisan basis.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 12/02/2021 12:20:57 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	4490 label Biography information for Dame Andrea Jenkyns

1282028

registered interest
date	29/01/2021
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: USA
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, when she will next meet with the US Trade Representative; and what will be discussed at that meeting.
tabling member constituency	Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
tabling member printed	John Lamont
uin	145849
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2021 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for International Trade looks forward to meeting with the US Trade Representative at the earliest opportunity, date subject to Senate confirmation processes.</p><p>We expect the meeting might cover the UK’s ambitious trade agenda with our largest trading partner, promoting free, fair and sustainable trade. We would expect this to include the UK-US Free Trade Agreement; priorities on the global stage such as reform of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), digital and environmental trade; and the swift resolution of trade disputes that are an unhelpful backdrop to the UK-US trade relationship.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 08/02/2021 17:31:02 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	4608 label Biography information for John Lamont

1276486

registered interest
date	14/01/2021
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: USA
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps her Department is taking to agree a free trade agreement with the US.
tabling member constituency	Thirsk and Malton
tabling member printed	Kevin Hollinrake
uin	910762
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/01/2021 answer text <p>We have made great progress in negotiations and are in an excellent position to strengthen the economic partnership between our two countries through a Free Trade Agreement. We congratulate Katherine Tai on her nomination to be appointed United States Trade Representative by the incoming administration and look forward to working with her.</p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 14/01/2021 14:27:34 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
tabling member	4474 label Biography information for Kevin Hollinrake

1274195

registered interest
date	06/01/2021
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: USA
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, if she will ensure that (a) general standards and (b) rules on geographic indicators will not be lowered in exchange for any reduction of tariffs in a UK-US mini trade deal.
tabling member constituency	Midlothian
tabling member printed	Owen Thompson
uin	133979
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/01/2021 answer text <p>Both the UK and the US have made clear their shared ambition for a comprehensive trade agreement. Getting the right deal is more important than meeting any particular deadline.</p><p> </p><p>The UK’s reputation for quality, safety and performance drives demand for UK goods and is key to our long-term prosperity. In negotiations, we will uphold the UK's high environmental protection, animal welfare and food safety standards.</p><p> </p><p>We will also maintain effective protection of food and drink names in a way that reflects their geographical origins, getting the balance right for consumers to ensure they are not confused or misled about the origins of goods, and have access to a competitive range of products.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 14/01/2021 13:49:48 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	4482 label Biography information for Owen Thompson

1273546

registered interest
date	30/12/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: USA
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent discussions they have had with the government of the United States about any future trading relationship.
tabling member printed	Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
uin	HL11687
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/01/2021 answer text <p>The incoming US administration is currently in the process of nominating members of its Cabinet and appointing senior staff.</p><p> </p><p>In line with previous practice, the transition team is limiting foreign government contact with the President-elect’s appointees and nominees ahead of the inauguration and (where applicable) Senate confirmation process. We look forward to working closely with the new team following the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on 20<sup>th</sup> January.</p><p> </p><p>Department for International Trade (DIT) Ministers also engage senior US political figures on a bipartisan basis, including recent discussions on UK-US trade negotiations held between the Secretary of State and Senator Wyden (Dem) and Senator Portman (Rep).</p><p> </p><p>Round five of Free Trade Agreement negotiations between the UK and US concluded on 30 October 2020. It was the most intensive round of negotiations held so far, with a significant proportion of legal text agreed across multiple chapters.</p> answering member printed Lord Grimstone of Boscobel question first answered 15/01/2021 10:30:08 answering member 4876 label Biography information for Lord Grimstone of Boscobel
tabling member	4130 label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

1253520

registered interest
date	19/11/2020
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Trade Agreements: USA
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What progress she has made in securing a free trade agreement with the US.
tabling member constituency	Mansfield
tabling member printed	Ben Bradley
uin	909003
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/11/2020 answer text <p>The fifth UK-U.S. Free Trade Agreement negotiating round finished 30 October. I'm happy to report that substantial progress has been made, with almost all chapter areas are now in the advanced stages of talks, and a significant proportion of legal text has been agreed across multiple chapters.</p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss question first answered 19/11/2020 16:50:54 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
tabling member	4663 label Biography information for Ben Bradley