PART 2

The Trade Remedies Authority

Provision of advice, support and assistance by the TRA
7
1
The TRA must provide the Secretary of State with such advice, support and assistance as the Secretary of State requests in connection with—
a
the conduct of an international trade dispute,
b
functions of the Secretary of State relating to trade, and
c
functions of the TRA.
2
Advice, support and assistance requested under subsection (1) may include, among other things—
a
analysis of trade remedy measures imposed in countries or territories other than the United Kingdom, and
b
analysis of the impact of such measures on producers and exporters in the United Kingdom.
3
Before making a request under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must—
a
consult the TRA, and
b
have regard to the expertise of the TRA and to the need to protect—
i
its operational independence, and
ii
its ability to make impartial assessments when performing its functions.
4
The TRA may otherwise provide such advice, support and assistance as it considers appropriate in relation to—
a
international trade, and
b
trade remedies.
S. 7 in force at 1.6.2021 by S.I. 2021/550, reg. 3(b)