Summary
This call for input seeks views on whether the UK government
should develop new powers to protect the UK from acts of adverse
economic pressure.
This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 18 June 2026
Consultation description
As an open trading nation, the UK thrives on its connections with
the world. International trade fuels economic growth in the
UK, and creates significant benefits for businesses, workers, and
consumers alike.
Recent years have seen the increased, or threatened, use of
restrictions on trade and investment as well as the
weaponisation of trade and economic dependencies for political
leverage. Such measures undermine a free, fair and rules-based
international order and undermines the functioning of, and
confidence in, the rules-based multilateral trading system.
As set out in the Trade Strategy, the
government is launching a 10-week call for
input to seek views from all individuals and organisations
(such as businesses, research and academic institutions,
consultancies, non-governmental organisations and international
institutions) that might have an interest in providing input
on the development of potential new powers to respond
to acts of adverse economic pressure against the UK.
The information gathered through this call for input
will help inform the government's decision on whether
to proceed with the development of new
powers to protect the UK
from adverse economic pressure. It will
also gather evidence on issues relevant to the design of any
such new powers, should the government decide
to proceed.
How to respond
The call for input will close on Thursday 18 June 2026. We
will not consider responses submitted via the online survey or by
email after this date.
We strongly encourage that responses
are made via the online Qualtrics form.
If you require an accessible version of this survey,
contact economicpressure@businessandtrade.gov.uk.
If you cannot respond via the online form, you may send your
response to economicpressure@businessandtrade.gov.uk.
If you are responding by email, make it clear which question each
comment relates to.
When responding, state whether you are responding as an
individual or representing the views of an
organisation, business, or representative body.
Documents
Call for input on potential
powers to protect the UK from adverse economic pressure (web
version)
Ways to respond
Respond online
or
Email to:
economicpressure@businessandtrade.gov.uk
