Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 70722

Trade Agreements: USA

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 9 September 2025

Question

James Cartlidge

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with his US counterpart on a reciprocal tariff-rate quota for refined white sugar in the UK-US trade deal.

Answer

Chris Bryant

In May, the UK concluded a landmark economic deal with the US which will save thousands of jobs, protect key British industries, and help drive economic growth.Further negotiations across a range of areas are ongoing. We do not comment on the specifics of...

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