Department for International Trade written question – answered at on 14 December 2020.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, on what date she first sought legal advice on the authorisation of the UK to impose tariffs on exports from the US after 31 December 2020 in retaliation against that country's subsidies for Boeing.
The UK has received comprehensive and robust legal advice on the topic of World Trade Organisation disputes. Detailed legal consideration of the relevant matters started over 2 years ago.
UK industry has suffered harm from U.S. subsidies awarded to Boeing, in just the same way as the industry of the other Airbus nations that remain within the EU. In response, we have the legal right to impose Boeing retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. post-Transition Period if required. However, it is our firm belief that we need to de-escalate the issue and work together towards a swift negotiated settlement as soon as possible.
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