US Approach to Modalities

The Department for International Trade is looking for a supplier to undertake research to acquire, draw together and set out guidance or strategic advice to:

a. Identify the usual US approach to negotiation modalities and negotiation strategy, including at a chapter by chapter level in their typical Free Trade Agreements (FTAs);.

b. Identify cases where third countries may have pushed back on the US approach and succeeded in shaping the negotiations (including to better achieve their own objectives); and,

c. Where possible, make recommendations as to the most effective strategy for the UK to employ with the US.