Category Archives: Policy

Press Release: BritishAmerican Business Statement on CEO Press Briefing on Reopening Transatlantic Travel

BritishAmerican Business Statement on CEO Press Briefing on Reopening Transatlantic Travel 7 June 2021 Contact: Dominic Parker, Communications Manager dparker@babinc.org | 020 7290 9882 | +44 7500 115352 Today, BritishAmerican Business CEO, Duncan Edwards, moderated a special press briefing with the CEOs of the six major transatlantic airlines: American Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Delta…

BritishAmerican Business statement on U.S. Suspension of Digital Services Tax-related Tariffs

In response to the announcement that the United States Trade Representative (USTR) will suspend tariffs in Section 301 Digital Services Taxes Investigations, BritishAmerican Business said: “Today, the USTR announced it would suspend digital services tax-related tariffs on the UK and 5 other countries. This is the right decision which avoids escalation and allows time to…

BritishAmerican Business statement on Establishment of UK Investment Council

In response to the announcement that the UK Government has established an Investment Council to help attract overseas investment, Emanuel Adam, Executive Director and Director of Policy & Trade, BritishAmerican Business said: “We welcome the establishment of the UK Investment Council and with that the UK Government’s efforts to seek private sector advice how to…

BritishAmerican Business CEO Duncan Edwards Comments on today’s first-ever G7 Trade Track Ministerial Meeting

BritishAmerican Business CEO Duncan Edwards Comments on today’s first-ever G7 Trade Track Ministerial Meeting: “Today’s G7 Trade Track Ministerial meeting is a very positive signal, at a time when global trade is under considerable stress. Concerted action is needed to address issues within the global trading system and modernize the WTO. Our business community, with…

BritishAmerican Business statement on Announcement that the U.S. Will Export Tariff Options in Reponse to UK Digital Services Tax

In response to the announcement that the United States will explore tariff options in response to the UK Digital Services Tax, Emanuel Adam, Executive Director and Director of Policy & Trade, BritishAmerican Business said: “We worry that, once again, the threat of unilateral tariffs are being considered as an option. The last four years have…

BritishAmerican Business statement on Suspension of Retaliatory Tariffs Between U.S. and UK

In response to the announcement that the U.S. has suspended tariffs on UK goods as part of an ongoing trade dispute, BritishAmerican Business said: We are pleased to see today’s announcement that the United Kingdom and United States have agreed on the removal of a range of retaliatory tariffs on British goods entering the U.S.…

The Wait Continues for Trade Talks – Notes from the CEO – March 2021

The Wait Continues for Trade Talks Notes from the CEO – March 2021 Duncan Edwards Chief Executive Officer BritishAmerican Business At the time of writing, the confirmation of the two most significant political appointments for the transatlantic trade and investment portfolio is imminent. Governor Gina Raimondo will lead the US Commerce Department and Katherine Tai will be the new US Trade Representative. Biden’s…

BritishAmerican Business statement on the European Commission Launching Process on Personal Data Flows to UK

In response to the news that the European Commission has launched the process towards the adoption of two adequacy decisions for transfers of personal data to the United Kingdom, BritishAmerican Business Executive Director and Director of Policy & Trade, Emanuel Adam said: “We welcome today’s announcement that the EU has reached a preliminary decision on…

Climate Commitments Could be the Way to Unlock Trade Talks – Notes from the CEO – February 2021

Climate Commitments Could be the Way to Unlock Trade Talks Notes from the CEO – February 2021 Duncan Edwards Chief Executive Officer BritishAmerican Business A month into the new year and the political drama that we have become accustomed to hasn’t abated.  I won’t add to the comment that BAB made on January 6th other than to say that…

BritishAmerican Business statement on the UK’s decision to start formal accession discussions to the CPTPP

In response to the UK’s decision to start formal accession discussions to the CPTPP, BritishAmerican Business CEO, Duncan Edwards said: “On behalf of our members, BritishAmerican Business (BAB) welcomes the announcement made today by Secretary of State for International Trade, Liz,Truss, that the UK is beginning negotiations to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Joining…