Christmas 2023 Biden says chances of trade deal 'Zero'
USA
Temporary suspension of all - including agric - tariffs on either side.
UK plans to cut tariffs on US agricultural imports sparking Ministerial spat.
Johnson came back from US, saying he had not got a deal, but had got them to remove taxes on lamb and whisky (already agreed)
A big concession package to US negotiators in the coming months would reduce the cost of some agricultural imports to unlock a trade deal with Washington. The package to liberalise tariffs has been led by Liz Truss, International trade secretary, who is overseeing the UK-US negotiations. But she has faced internal opposition from environment secretary George Eustice, who is concerned that cheaper US goods may undercut UK farmers. Farmers concern
"The US imported more than £3 million worth of red meat from the UK in January (22) – almost double the amount shipped in the same month last year. However, the AHDB has warned that UK beef exports would slow this year as the US beef import quota had been filled." Exporters now face a tariff of 26.4 per cent
The US has said ‘no’ to reduce hefty tariffs on Scotch whisky, which she says are ‘unfair’. The US do not appear to be trembling at this negotiating position. Farmers could go out of business with UK-US trade deal - says 'Daily Express'
Time to step up US deal says Steve Baker (of Tory Net Zero Scrutiny Group) Feb 22
Shortly after Food Strategy report
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Jewel Bronaugh led a USDA trade mission to the United Kingdom June 20224. She focused on:
Seeking to reduce tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers to ensure that U.S. exporters have equitable access to the UK market
Encouraging the UK in the use of science-based and data-driven decision making in shaping agriculture and food policy
Helping U.S. exporters better understand the complexities of the UK market and helping them connect directly with interested British buyers
Improving the image of U.S. food and farming in the UK by emphasizing U.S. agriculture’s commitment to sustainability, food safety, and animal welfare.