Policy paper

Summary of discussions: Strategic Trade Advisory Group 7 February 2022

Updated 30 June 2022

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Agenda

  1. Welcome and introductions
  2. Discussion on China trade relations
  3. Update on UK accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
  4. Update on Israel free trade agreement (FTA) consultation
  5. Any other business (AOB)

Summary of discussion

Members held discussions covering the government’s clear-eyed approach to trade and investment relations with China, the economic and strategic interests of CPTPP for the United Kingdom and the potential benefits of an enhanced trade deal with Israel.

Attendees

  • Dr Scott Steedman CBE, BSI
  • Robert Colvile, Centre for Policy Studies
  • Lord Bilimoria CBE DL, Confederation of British Industry
  • Michael Gidney, Fairtrade Foundation
  • Shaun Spiers, Greener UK
  • Adam Marshall CBE, Independent Consultant
  • Matt Kilcoyne, Initiative for Free Trade
  • Philip Bouverat, JCB
  • Nick von Westenholz, National Farmers Union
  • Dr Dirk Willem te Velde, Overseas Development Institute
  • Emma Ormond, Primark
  • Mark Abrams, Trade Finance Global
  • Andy Richardson, Volac International
  • Sue Davies MBE, Which?
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