Part of 5. Questions to the Minister for International Relations and Welsh Language – in the Senedd at 2:52 pm on 1 July 2020.
Thank you, Minister. With the uncertainty surrounding UK trade, it's vital that businesses in Wales have strong voices championing them. Companies such as Tiny Rebel Brewery, in my constituency, have done a fantastic job in expanding the Welsh brand globally, with beers such as Cwtch and Clwb Tropica being sold around the world. With the added economic uncertainty because of COVID-19, we can't afford for Welsh businesses to face added pressures of increased tariffs. Throughout this time, businesses are adapting to circumstances. What support can the Welsh Government give to those businesses who have had existing networks of trade with other countries? And how can you support and encourage businesses who are looking to export products for the first time, to ensure Welsh companies continue to flourish in these most difficult of times?