Britain seeking far-reaching tariff cuts in post Brexit U.S. trade deal
LONDON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Britain is seeking far-reaching reductions in tariffs in a trade deal with the United States, trade minister Liz Truss said on Thursday, setting out the broad aims of her post-Brexit push to secure new free trade agreements.
"The FTA (Free Trade Agreement) will secure comprehensive, far-reaching and mutually beneficial tariff reductions - taking into account sensitive UK products - which will increase access to the U.S. market for UK businesses, and lower prices and increase choice for UK consumers," Truss said in a written statement to parliament. (Reporting by Kylie MacLellan, writing by William James, editing by Elizabeth Piper)