Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 54709
Trade Agreements: USA
Tabled: 30 May 2025
Answered: 5 June 2025
Question
Mark Pritchard
Conservative — The Wrekin
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the US-UK trade deal on the food (a) manufacturing and (b) processing sector in Shropshire.
Answer
Mr Douglas AlexanderIn 2024, food and drink trade between the West Midlands and the US was worth £68 million.We concluded a landmark economic deal with the US on 8 May. This deal will protect thousands of jobs, protect key British industries, and help drive economic growth.D...
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