Asked by: Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative - Thirsk and Malton)
Question to the Department for International Trade:
What steps her Department is taking to agree a free trade agreement with the US.
Answered by Elizabeth Truss
We have made great progress in negotiations and are in an excellent position to strengthen the economic partnership between our two countries through a Free Trade Agreement. We congratulate Katherine Tai on her nomination to be appointed United States Trade Representative by the incoming administration and look forward to working with her.