Rules of origin

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.

UK presses Team Trump to make trade deal real

UK open to cutting tariffs to land a Trump trade deal

Northern Ireland risks being caught in crossfire of Trump’s trade war

Trump suggests he might impose auto tariffs on April 2

UK ‘not seeking’ to join Europe trade pact, minister insists

UK goods face new Canada tariffs in latest Brexit trade blow
UK’s Kemi Badenoch challenged over Canada trade claims
The government says discussions with Canada are continuing.
Kemi Badenoch accused of covering up exports cliff edge
Canadian officials deny any talks are ongoing to avert the hit to carmakers.
EU countries back Brussels’ plan to delay Brexit EV tariffs by 3 years
Chinese-manufactured batteries leave Europe in a bind.
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.
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.
India waits for Rishi Sunak to pull trigger on UK trade deal
British PM invited to sign deal in India in late October.
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.
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.
Michel Barnier calls for post-Brexit UK-EU defense treaty
Brussels’ former Brexit chief urges collaboration on shared challenges and reflects on tumultuous talks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brexual healing? EU and Britain dream of a fresh start in 2023
Officials on all sides optimistic of a new year breakthrough.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Global Britain struggles to engage business in trade talks
Industry groups say new system designed to consult them on trade negotiations is a mess.
UK’s fair trade firms wrestle with Brexit challenges
Campaigners and businesses are already feeling the effects of ‘rules of origin’ requirements.
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.
15 things Vote Leave promised on Brexit — and what it got
Some Leave voters may be disappointed.
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.
5 reasons the Asia-Pacific trade deal matters for Europe
A mega deal between 15 Asian economies triggers headaches for Brussels.