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2 July, 2026 Trade News

The Day in Trade: EU pushing for quick UK deals once new PM is in office, Trump refuses to renew North American trade deal

The European Commission is looking to quickly finalise negotiations for the long-awaited Common Sanitary and Phytosanitary Area with the UK, once prim…

Food and Drink SIG: How to prepare for the UK-EU SPS agreement

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The 2026 Tax Update: Analysis of low value import changes, customs intermediary registration, HMRC’s digitalisation efforts and more

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The Day in Trade: EU and UK steel quota regimes now in effect, as Brussels introduces new customs charges on low-value imports

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The Day in Trade: Defence Investment Plan published and includes a £50bn export finance facility – a ‘once in a generation boost’

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Export Controls Brief: Record fine announced for breach of Russia sanctions and deadline for total ban on Russian oil imports

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24 June, 2026 Features

Customs Corner: New deforestation rules introduced, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and next steps for UK-India deal

23 June, 2026 Features

Trade Explained: What businesses need to know ahead of UK and EU steel quotas changes

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10 June, 2026 Opinion

Video: Chartered Institute director general Marco Forgione explains the latest US tariff announcement

10 June, 2026 Webinars

AI adoption in customs and trade: promise, progress and practical limits

8 June, 2026 Trade News

The Week Ahead in International Trade: UK steel sector warnings, growing UK tech start-ups and Empowering Global Trade Conference

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16 April, 2026

Audits needn’t be a cause for ‘dread’ provided you have good ‘content hygiene’, say customs professionals

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16 February, 2026

Can the ‘trade triangle’ of strategies solve the UK’s regional growth, asks parliamentary group

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10 February, 2026

Customs Notice: New Vaping Products Duty and Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme

16 July, 2025

Import Export Show 2025 launched today with early-bird ticket rates

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3 June, 2026 Trade News

The Day in Trade: New Trump tariffs announced, EU and CPTPP prepare anti-tariff alliance and customs intermediary standard released

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11 June, 2026 Trade News

The Day in Trade: Upcoming UK steel tariffs set to change, while EU and South Korea sign deals

3 June, 2026 Opinion

Chartered Institute customs director responds to publication of standard for customs intermediaries

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10 June, 2026 Trade News

The Day in Trade: Late-stage negotiations on UK defence investment plan continue, as EU announces new Russia sanctions

18 June, 2026 Trade News

The Day in Trade: UK-India trade deal gets 15 July implementation date as Kyle hails wide-ranging tariff reductions as boost to British businesses

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21 May, 2026 Webinars

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13 May, 2026 Webinars

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