Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 44042
Import Duties: USA
Tabled: 3 April 2025
Answered: 8 April 2025
Named DayQuestion
Tracy Gilbert
Labour — Edinburgh North and Leith
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of tariffs applied by the US Government on (a) jobs and (b) exports in (i) Edinburgh North and Leith constituency and (ii) Scotland.
Answer
Mr Douglas AlexanderWe know that this will be a concerning time for businesses in Scotland; in 2024, 12.3% of goods exported from Scotland were to the US. That is why the government has been focused on negotiating an economic deal with the US and we remain committed to these...
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