It’s not only self-inflicted financial crisis season, it is also party conference season in the United Kingdom.
Brexit & UK trade
India threatens trade retaliation against UK over steel safeguard
India has threatened to impose punitive tariffs of 15% on almost a quarter of a billion dollars worth of UK exports, in retaliation for London’s continuing application of safeguard measures on steel imports. Scotch whisky, aircraft parts, precious metals and beauty products are among a list of 22 products targeted …
London’s 2022 CPTPP accession hopes fade
Hopes that the United Kingdom will complete its accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement on Trans-Pacific Partnership by the end of this year are fading, amid indications that the accession talks are progressing less smoothly than had initially been hoped.
Week in London: Northern Ireland again, UK Australia delay, digital financial services trade
UK trade activity is brisk again after a short pause following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and her funeral on Monday.
Week in London: Northern Ireland standoff, Australia FTA ratification
It has been a generally quiet week for trade policy in the UK, with all parliamentary activity suspended in the run-up to the Queen’s funeral next Monday (19 September). But Northern Ireland continues to loom as an irritant between London and Brussels.
Week in London: New trade ministers, Australia and New Zealand in Commons
Parliament has been busy on trade this week.
Kemi Badenoch becomes new UK international trade secretary
Kemi Badenoch has been appointed UK international trade secretary in the government of Britain’s new prime minister, Liz Truss. She replaces Anne-Marie Trevelyan, who had been in the post for the previous 12 months.
Week in London: Northern Ireland rears its head, Ukraine vs Russian, Chinese steel
It’s back to school week in London and the old simmering disagreements with the EU are rearing their head again.
Autumn 2022: New British Prime Minister, same trade policy
The United Kingdom is entering the last part of its second year as an autonomous trading country with a new prime minister about to take charge. But trade policy will most likely not change direction. Here’s what’s on the agenda.
Week in London: GCC talks, UK sues EU, Chinese e-bikes
The United Kingdom has been busy working with Gulf countries on trade, liberalising its tariff regime inherited from the EU, and pursuing fights with the EU.
