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Small Businesses: Government Assistance

Commons · Question 46240 · Tabled 17 Apr 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 30 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Euan Stainbank

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if his Department will take steps to support small businesses following the introduction of US tariffs.

Answer

Answered by Gareth Thomas, 30 Apr 2025

We remain committed to discussions with the US on a wider economic deal that works for both countries but this Government will do what is necessary to defend the UK’s national interest. On 3 April, we launched a Request for Input from businesses, offering...