Japan, which chairs the accession group of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) of 11 countries, confirmed the UK had moved into the final stage overnight. Accession to the group could see tariffs on 99.9 percent of UK exports
UK ministers have moved to strike “mini” trade deals with individual US states after Joe Biden, 79, suggested he had little interest in pursuing a full trade agreement between Brexit Britain and America. The Brexit-backing Trade Minister Penny Mordaunt, 48, has travelled
In a major bombshell, Irish figures for international trade – released this week – found imports of goods from the Republic of Ireland into Northern Ireland rose by 54 percent to €3.9bn (around £3bn). Exports of goods between the two countries also
The new Brexit Minister, 52, said the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union had already proved beneficial and provided the British economy with a boost. He said: “I think Brexit has been extremely beneficial for the country. “I think the evidence
In a blow to Boris Johnson’s hopes of a rapid boost in transatlantic business, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the White House will review talks begun by Donald Trump. But Mr Blinken, in London for a summit of foreign ministers
Speaking today, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken warned a post-Brexit trade deal with the UK will not be signed any time soon. Although Mr Blinken held a positive meeting with his UK counterpart Dominic Raab, he insisted the US will only
US dashes hopes of quick Transatlantic trade deal as Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns Joe Biden will wade into Brexit row if Northern Ireland peace is threatened Antony Blinken poured cold water on hopes of quick trade agreement with US Insisted
The European Commission said the new restrictions on trawlermen introduced by Jersey contravene the terms of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Under the post-Brexit rules, EU vessels are required to secure licences to operate in the waters off the coast of
Ministers have started negotiations with their Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) counterparts in a bid to cut tariffs on key imports and exports including Cars and Crude petroleum. The six Gulf Cooperation Council countries include Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
International Trade Secretary Liz Truss this morning held a phone call with her New Zealand counterpart to try and add fresh momentum to negotiations after talks stalled. The UK was hoping talks could have been wrapped up by Easter but the pace