Trade News

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16 April, 2026

The Day in Trade: Is Britain readying its own ‘trade bazooka’ amid Trump threats over UK-US trade deal?

15 April, 2026

Day in Trade: US tariff refunds system to launch next week, as hedge funds offer early cash-in-hand to businesses looking to avoid process hassle

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14 April, 2026

The Day in Trade: Middle East war hits Chinese exports, US position in China meeting weakened and oil prices still vulnerable despite ceasefire

13 April, 2026

Customs Notice: CERTEX update going live on 13 April 2026

13 April, 2026

The Week Ahead in International Trade: UK-EU reset in focus with Thomas-Symonds and Šefčovič to address Brussels conference

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13 April, 2026

UK businesses keen to join Pan-Euro Mediterranean (PEM) convention, government consultation concludes

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10 April, 2026

The Week in Trade: Freight watchers remain uneasy over Strait of Hormuz, new avenue for defence exporters and strong start to 2026 for global trade growth

Critical Minerals GTT

9 April, 2026

The Day in Trade: Critical mineral supply chain remains at threat warns IEA, while shipping industry could take ‘months’ to recover despite ceasefire

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8 April, 2026

The Day in Trade: UK-Mexico trade talks to restart while shippers warn it’s ‘too early to judge’ if Iran ceasefire will see Strait of Hormuz freight levels normalise

7 April, 2026

The Day in Trade: Trump confirms new pharmaceutical tariffs and clarifies how metals duties are ‘assessed’, while world awaits Strait of Hormuz deadline

2 April, 2026

The Week in Trade: Trump tariffs one year on, supply chain strains for energy and medicine, and new customs data service launched

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1 April, 2026

New free declaration data service means UK businesses have ‘no excuses left’ for non-compliance with customs requirements