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Trump promised Britain a trade deal. So where is it?

Trump promised Britain a trade deal. So where is it?

A month after the “historic” trade deal between the two sides was announced, duties remain in place with no clear timeline for when they’ll lift.

June 9, 2025 4:20 am CET
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UK’s Kemi Badenoch challenged over Canada trade claims

The government says discussions with Canada are continuing.

February 21, 2024 3:53 pm CET

Kemi Badenoch accused of covering up exports cliff edge

Canadian officials deny any talks are ongoing to avert the hit to carmakers.

January 31, 2024 7:26 pm CET

EU countries back Brussels’ plan to delay Brexit EV tariffs by 3 years

Chinese-manufactured batteries leave Europe in a bind.

December 18, 2023 3:48 pm CET

European Commission proposes 3-year delay to Brexit electric vehicle tariffs

Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič insists decision was ‘taken from the point of view of European industrial interest,’ and is not a favor to the Brits.

December 5, 2023 5:46 pm CET

Indian elections could spell doom for UK trade deal, businesses fear

After months of glacial progress, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak now faces multiple barriers to agreeing an FTA.

November 28, 2023 7:02 pm CET

India waits for Rishi Sunak to pull trigger on UK trade deal

British PM invited to sign deal in India in late October.

October 12, 2023 7:00 pm CET

UK minister: China wins unless EU budges on post-Brexit electric car trade

Nus Ghani’s comments come ahead of looming tariff on EVs traded between the U.K. and the bloc.

September 12, 2023 1:08 pm CET

Divide and conquer? EU split over post-Brexit electric car tariffs gives Britain hope

EU trade chief Valdis Dombrovskis favors UK calls to extend deadline but faces opposition from internal market supremo Thierry Breton, say sources.

September 6, 2023 4:16 pm CET

Michel Barnier calls for post-Brexit UK-EU defense treaty

Brussels’ former Brexit chief urges collaboration on shared challenges and reflects on tumultuous talks.

August 1, 2023 5:00 pm CET

Brexit cliff-edge has electric carmakers spooked as talks falter

Britain and the EU are holding negotiations over the issue but Brussels is expected to maintain a hardline until the autumn.

July 3, 2023 6:00 am CET

UK hopes for EU deal to stop post-Brexit carmaker exodus

Major carmakers, increasingly focused on electric vehicle production, warn that new trade barriers would lead to jobs moving overseas.

May 17, 2023 5:25 pm CET

Got Brexit done? Now sort electric car ‘cliff-edge,’ UK and EU told

Carmakers want much more clarity as Brussels and London start talking about a crucial trade deadline.

May 2, 2023 7:12 pm CET
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Crunch time for multibillion UK-India deal as elections loom

Visas, services and different views about the scale of the trade agreement mean a pact is still elusive — despite a ticking clock.

March 18, 2023 1:34 pm CET

Brexual healing? EU and Britain dream of a fresh start in 2023

Officials on all sides optimistic of a new year breakthrough.

December 29, 2022 8:00 am CET

No plans for Narendra Modi UK visit as Suella Braverman comments sour India trade talks

Home secretary’s migration remarks have made negotiations tougher, people close to the talks tell POLITICO.

October 12, 2022 4:23 pm CET

UK business fears quick-win trade deal with India

India and the UK are aiming for a deal by Diwali — but businesses aren’t so sure.

August 3, 2022 5:50 pm CET

Can Britain really be an electric vehicle powerhouse?

UK minister Gerry Grimstone tells POLITICO he’s ready to win over EV giants — but it won’t be easy.

June 30, 2022 8:30 pm CET

Scottish haggis exports to US in limbo on Burns Night

While a long-standing ban on sheep meat has been lifted, it’s a bit more complex for the Scottish fave.

January 25, 2022 6:45 am CET

Global Britain struggles to engage business in trade talks

Industry groups say new system designed to consult them on trade negotiations is a mess.

July 23, 2021 7:00 am CET

UK’s fair trade firms wrestle with Brexit challenges

Campaigners and businesses are already feeling the effects of ‘rules of origin’ requirements.

February 23, 2021 6:00 am CET

UK businesses wake up to hard truths on tariffs

Boris Johnson’s ‘tariff-free’ deal does not mean British businesses won’t face new duties.

January 8, 2021 6:19 pm CET

15 things Vote Leave promised on Brexit — and what it got

Some Leave voters may be disappointed.

December 24, 2020 9:40 pm CET

British business’ last-minute plea for Brexit ‘grace periods’

Call for a set of grace periods and standstill agreements reflects mounting despair among British businesses.

December 18, 2020 1:09 am CET

5 reasons the Asia-Pacific trade deal matters for Europe

A mega deal between 15 Asian economies triggers headaches for Brussels.

November 19, 2020 3:16 pm CET
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