Welcome to the March edition of our International Trade Newsletter! As we wrap up the first quarter of 2025, we're bringing you the latest insights from the world of international trade. It’s been an action-packed month in the department, with significant updates on key regulations like the Windsor Framework and the CPTPP, plus several exciting Read More

The Windsor Framework will come into effect from 31st March 2025. This includes details about the requirements that will replace the current requirements for sending parcels from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), to Northern Ireland. The regulations for sending goods from Great Britain Read More

On Wednesday 12th March 2025, the US introduced 25% tariffs on UK steel and aluminium exports, creating uncertainty for businesses on both sides of the Atlantic. The BCC led UK business reaction in major media outlets, including City AM, Bloomberg, AP, and Sky News. William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: “This is a difficult Read More

We are delighted to introduce the latest digital self-certification platform, Genesis, developed by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Genesis will support exporters to prove the preferential origin of their goods through third party validation of their invoice declarations. What is Genesis? Genesis Read More

Applicable from the 13 December 2024, Regulation (EU) 2023/988 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 on general product safety, also called the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), replaces the General Product Safety Directive, and and places new responsibilities on British Read More

As an independent trading nation, the UK now has 39 trade agreements in place with 73 partners. These agreements are in force for 72 partners. The most recent agreement is CPTPP – The UK-Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Joining the CPTPP will strengthen Read More

Financial Times Commodities Global Summit 2025  24th – 26th March 2025 Beau-Rivage Palace, Lausanne, Switzerland Delivering stability amid disruption The FT’s Commodities Global Summit 2025 will include three days of high-level content, curated and moderated by leading FT journalists. Read More

Updates On Recent International Trade Discussions & Agreements   Small businesses set to see a boost in exports and growth with new expert panel As part of the Government’s plan to support small businesses and boost global exports a new Board of Trade has been unveiled. The new look Board will be charged with helping businesses, Read More

Updates On Recent International Trade Regulations   Trade remedies notices: anti-dumping duty on chamois leather from China Trade remedies notices published by the Secretary of State for Business and Trade relating to the anti-dumping duty on chamois leather from China. Find out more here. Trade remedies notices: anti-dumping Read More

This month's updates from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)    ► UK-EU trade & economic partnership: Shevaun Haviland, BCC Director General, and William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, met with EU Ambassadors and officials from 22 Embassies and the EU Mission to Read More