Source · Select Committees · Business and Trade Committee

Recommendation 10

10 Accepted

Seizing Asia trade opportunities requires consistent approach, policy certainty, and political engagement.

Conclusion
The UK’s reputation as a reliable and constructive partner makes it well-placed to navigate Asia’s evolving trade landscape. However, the Committee heard that seizing these opportunities will require a more embedded and consistent approach, underpinned by policy certainty and sustained political engagement at the highest levels. (Conclusion, Paragraph 63)
Government Response Summary
The government stated its continued investment in building deep expertise and contacts in Asia-Pacific markets as part of the Global Trade Outlook 2025, aiming to deliver growth, aligning with the committee's observation on the need for a more embedded and consistent approach.
Government Response Accepted
HM Government Accepted
as part of the Global Trade Outlook 2025. We continue to invest in building deep expertise and contacts in these markets to deliver greatest impact for the UK growth mission. 7