Written question asked by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 March 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 March 2018 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 26 March 2018. A substantive answer was provided by Greg Hands (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 March 2018 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.
Trade Barriers: USA
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential risk of retaliatory tariffs being imposed on the US causing a trade war; and what discussions he has had with the European Commission on that matter.
- Answer
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My Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for International Trade, has been in close contact with Commissioner Malmström and has had a range of discussions. It is right that this situation is dealt with in a measured way, to temper the risk of escalation. We must ensure that we work within the boundaries of the rules-based international trading system.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 133708
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- EU external trade Import duties USA Trade barriers
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- 2018-03-27 13:19:12 +0100
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