Updates On Recent International Trade Discussions & Agreements
UK-Ukraine political, free trade and strategic partnership agreement
Information on the Political, Free Trade and Strategic Partnership Agreement with Ukraine, replicating the effects of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement.
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UK Statement: WTO Trade Policy Review of Cambodia
UK Statement for the 3rd Trade Policy Review of Cambodia. Delivered on 26th March 2025.
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UK, Philippines elevate trade ties through Inaugural Joint Economic Trade Committee
UK Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security Douglas Alexander and Philippine Department of Trade and Industry Undersecretary Allan B. Gepty sign the Memorandum of Understanding on the Joint Economic and Trade Committee.
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TRA initiates transition review into glass fibre from Egypt
The TRA has initiated a transition review of a countervailing measure on imports of Continuous Glass Fibre from Egypt.
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TRA initiates transition review into ammonium nitrate from Russia
The TRA has begun reviewing an anti-dumping measure on ammonium nitrate from Russia to determine whether it is still suitable for the UK’s needs.
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British exports shine in African infrastructure and renewable energy deal
A partnership with UK Export Finance (UKEF) has enabled British firm Dints to secure a £12.5 million contract for infrastructure and renewable energy operations
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Negotiations update on an enhanced UK-Switzerland Trade Agreement
The sixth round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Switzerland took place in Switzerland between 3 and 10 March 2025.
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TRA widens review of UK’s steel defences
The TRA has expanded the scope of its review of the steel safeguard measure to ensure new concerns raised by the UK steel industry are fully considered.
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UK seafood makes a splash in Vietnam in major export boost
Vietnam grants market access for British live seafood products, opening new opportunities for growth and trade.
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Landmark Taiwan offshore wind deal receives UK backing, unlocking £55 million in contracts for British exporters
UK Export Finance has guaranteed £184 million in financing for one of Taiwan’s largest offshore wind projects.
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UK Trade Envoy to Bangladesh visits Dhaka to boost trade partnership
UK Trade Envoy to Bangladesh, Rt. Hon. the Baroness Rosie Winterton of Doncaster DBE, is visiting Dhaka to strengthen and expand the long-standing economic and trade partnership between the UK and Bangladesh.
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Update on Free Trade Agreement negotiations with South Korea
Update following round 4 of negotiations on an upgraded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with South Korea
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UK and Illinois trade and economic co-operation memorandum of understanding
Memorandum of understanding (MOU) on trade and economic co-operation between the United Kingdom and the State of Illinois in the USA, signed 8 April 2025.
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Now is the time to generate growth together with India
£400m of trade and investment wins from UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue set to boost the British economy.
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UK-Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein free trade agreement
Business guidance, reports and other documents to help you understand the UK-Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein free trade agreement (FTA).
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UK Trade: February 2025 Time Series
Total value of UK exports and imports of goods and services by current price, chained volume measures and implied deflators.
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Government acts to save British steel production
Urgent action by the Government sees vote on emergency powers to save British steel production.
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UK and Australia launch new partnership in weapons development
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group Australia have announced a ground-breaking partnership.
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