Written questions

USA: Development Aid

Lords · Question HL6874 · Tabled 25 Apr 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 12 May 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Boateng

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the America First Trade Policy on the Government's aid policy in relation to the least developed countries.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, 12 May 2025

We are monitoring and assessing the implications of the evolving US trade policies on our partner countries, including emerging and developing economies. We will continue to strengthen our partnerships and work to reduce barriers to trade given its import...