"The UK and US met virtually to continue talks on the UK-US economic prosperity deal during November 2025. Discussions included areas across the scope of the EPD set out in the 8 May general terms, including tariffs and non-tariff barriers, digital and services. Constructive talks continued on US section 232 …..." Chris Bryant - View Speech
"On 20 and 21 November, I attended the ninth meeting of the Commission of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership in Melbourne, Australia, where a number of issues were considered by CPTPP Ministers.
"The shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade, the hon. Member for Arundel and South Downs, argued for the benefits of Brexit—well, I have searched very high and I have searched very, very low for those. The previous Government even had a Minister for the benefits of Brexit, although …..." Chris Bryant - View Speech
"We would obviously always want to keep that under review. As part of the CRaG process everything gets notified to the several Committees that might have an interest. When I was on the Foreign Affairs Committee, it struck me that it was always at that moment that all the members …..." Chris Bryant - View Speech
That the Committee has considered the draft Trade Act 2021 (Power to Implement International Trade Agreements) (Extension to Expiry) Regulations 2025.
I have never been so kindly called by the Chair in Committee, Mr Stringer, so thank you very much. It is a genuine delight to …..." Chris Bryant - View Speech
"The eighth round of negotiations on an enhanced free trade agreement with Switzerland took place in Switzerland between 20 and 24 October 2025.
Economic growth is our first mission in Government and trade agreements have an important role to play in achieving this. An enhanced trade agreement with Switzerland could …..." Chris Bryant - View Speech
"The Export Credits Guarantee Department—operating as UK Export Finance—is seeking a repayable cash advance from the Contingencies Fund, following budget changes to an IT project to improve its transaction record systems. This is essential to meet the operational needs of the Department and its work supporting exporters.
"The UK and US have met to continue talks on the UK-US economic prosperity deal in London, Washington DC and virtually during August and September 2025.
The UK has continued to engage across the range of issues outlined in the general terms for the UK-US economic prosperity deal agreed …..." Chris Bryant - View Speech
"The UK and Greenland agreed to resume negotiations on the UK-Greenland Partnership, Trade and Co-operation Agreement at the European Political Community summit in Copenhagen on Thursday 2 October.
This partnership provides a strong commitment to enhance our bilateral trade relationship with Greenland and develop a deeper relationship with all …..." Chris Bryant - View Speech