Written questions

Trade Agreements: USA

Lords · Question HL7049 · Tabled 29 Apr 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 14 May 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Wigley

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have taken steps, in negotiating a trade agreement with the United State of America, to ensure that food standards will not be reduced in the UK.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Gustafsson, 14 May 2025

We have had constructive discussions with the US on an economic deal, and we remain committed to these talks. But, as we have made clear, we will only ever sign trade agreements which align with the UK’s national interests. Our manifesto was also clear th...