Trade News

18 August, 2026

The Day in Trade: EU ‘determined’ to hold autumn summit, AI growth zone announced in Scotland and anti-piracy coalition steps up efforts

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18 August, 2026

Government looks for businesses to input on digital product passports

17 August, 2026

Week Ahead in International Trade: US AI demands, Canada-US trade talks and Burnham to address climate policies

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14 August, 2026

The Week in Trade: US hits Chinese drones with tariffs, EU defends CBAM from “double standard” criticism and US issues $36m fine for export controls breaches

13 August, 2026

The Day in Trade: Calls for new Ukraine grain export routes amid Russian port blockade and UK trade and GDP stats promising

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12 August, 2026

The Day in Trade: US ambassador criticises EU carbon border tax ‘double standard’ while Brussels warned agri-import rules could push up prices

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11 August, 2026

Government makes changes to imports and transit checks as customs sites in England and Wales undergo significant reorganisation

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11 August, 2026

The Day in Trade: New EU border system doubling some airport wait times and Trump claims Strait of Hormuz ‘control’

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10 August, 2026

The Week Ahead in International Trade: UK support for traders in focus and Strait of Hormuz setback over Iranian demands

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7 August, 2026

The Week in Trade: New Russian sanctions push, US-China export controls spat and tariff challenges filed

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6 August, 2026

Day in Trade: Critical minerals funding criteria announced, procurement to support ‘local jobs’ and safe passage for shipping ‘imminent’

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5 August, 2026

The Day in Trade: Trump tariff refunds hit $100bn and decline of UK’s specialist chemical industry threatens manufacturing