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The Week in Trade: Significant progress on UK’s ‘Made in Europe’ bid, bilateral summit date announced and new CBAM guidance

On Thursday France, one of the leading objectors to UK inclusion in EU schemes, showed signs of accepting the UK’s participation in Brussels ‘Made in Europe’ procurement plans. The plans, captured in ...
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The Day in Trade: Government takes aim at tax loopholes for e-commerce retailers and Reynolds says UK will make own decision on Chinese EVs

Today’s (14 October) trade headlines include a Times report suggesting the Autumn Budget will include another tax crackdown on online retailers, plus business and trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds’ ...
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The Week Ahead in International Trade: Burnham on EU ties, EU-China auto agreement and Trump to ease Russia energy sanctions

Today, Zelensky will be addressing the Warsaw Security Forum to warn of ongoing Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Meanwhile OPEC – the Middle East’s energy consortium – is expected ...
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The Day in Trade: Shadow chancellor promises tax cuts, trade ministers visits Central Asia and Houthi rebels pushed back from port

The Conservative Party conference continues in Birmingham, as the shadow chancellor delivered his major speech and set out the party’s plans for government if they are returned to office at the next ...
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The Big Interview

Our technical director Anna Doherty sat down with International Logistics Buyer's editor Bethany Kellock to discuss customs modernisation. 1. Please introduce yourself and your role? a. I am the ...
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Chartered Institute Conservative Party reflections

Our Chartered Institute public affairs team were in Birmingham this week, representing our members' viewing to senior political and industry figures at the Conservative Party Conference. They shared ...
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The Day in Trade: Kemi’s Keynote, Chinese EVs could face UK tariffs and takeaways from the Chartered Institute’s Conservative conference panel

Away from party conferences, there are mixed reports on whether the UK is set to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), with business and trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds expected to rule ...
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The Week in Trade: UK caught in EU’s EV tussle with China, Party conference season reflections and UK-EU emissions trading scheme success

The week in customs: The UK and EU have reportedly come to an agreement to link their Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS) – one of the three key pillars of ongoing talks to ‘reset’ the relationship set to ...
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Global Trade Live: Building resilience into the UK supply chain

Amid greater levels of uncertainty in global trade, this instalment of Global Trade Live - sponsored by NatWest - explores ways that the UK can build resilience into its supply chains. The panel ...
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The Day in Trade: Reynolds returns to cabinet with business and trade in newly expanded portfolio, Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canada

“While the Administration continues to secure fair and reciprocal trade deals with our trading partners, Canada, unlike other partners and allies, continues to retaliate against the US for its efforts ...
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Trade Explained: Know the difference between the UK and EU CBAM schemes

Although the UK and EU have both introduced Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAM) the methodologies and implementations are distinct. It is essential that exporters and importers are aware of the ...