Consultation outcome

Trade with Switzerland: call for input

• From: Department for International Trade
• Published: 28 April 2022
• Last updated: 15 May 2023 — See all updates

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

This consultation has concluded

Detail of outcome

The government’s response to the Switzerland call for input is included in the UK’s approach to negotiating an enhanced free trade agreement with Switzerland

Detail of feedback received

We received submissions from 113 respondents representing a broad range of stakeholders from across the UK. We are considering these responses as we develop our approach to negotiations, and will publish a full response to the call for input before commencing negotiations with Switzerland.

For further information or to provide feedback, please email: ch.fta.engagement@trade.gov.uk.

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Original consultation

Summary

We’re seeking input on which aspects of our current trading arrangements with Switzerland we should look to improve or amend.

This consultation was held on another website.

This consultation ran from
10am on 28 April 2022 to 11:45pm on 22 June 2022

Consultation description

We want to know:

• what you think about our current trading arrangements with Switzerland
• where we could make changes or improvements
• where you are facing challenges or constraints when attempting to trade or invest in Switzerland

We will use this information to help inform our approach for starting negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) with Switzerland in the future.

All responses should be submitted via the online consultation platform.

For more information on FTAs and context on Switzerland trade, please see the accompanying information note.

If you have any accessibility needs, contact DIT.Switzerland.CFI@trade.gov.uk.

Documents

Information note for the call for input on a prospective free trade agreement between the UK and Switzerland

PDF, 5.96 MB, 24 pages

UK-Switzerland free trade agreement call for input: consultation questionnaire (print version)

PDF, 990 KB, 27 pages

Published 28 April 2022
Last updated 15 May 2023 + show all updates

1. 15 May 2023

   Added link to government response: 'UK's approach to negotiating an enhanced free trade agreement with Switzerland'.

2. 5 September 2022

   Addition of information on public feedback to the consultation.

3. 28 April 2022

   First published.