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19 March, 2026

The Day in Trade: UK doubles its steel tariffs, energy prices rise after damage to major Middle East energy sites and Bank of England rate decision

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18 March, 2026

The Day in Trade: Analysis of Reeves’ Mais Lecture and New Statesman conference, while alternative Middle East oil route in works

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17 March, 2026

The Day in Trade: Starmer meets Zelenskyy amid concern of waning US interest in Ukraine, Reeves gives speech on EU ties and UK steel tariffs to rise

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16 March, 2026

Export Controls Alert: (RESOLVED) transmission issues between LITE/SPIRE and CDS

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16 March, 2026

Week Ahead in International Trade: UK-EU economic ties in focus and Trump urges Nato to help ‘police’ Strait of Hormuz

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13 March, 2026

The Week in Trade: Middle East war continues to roil supply chains as Trump prepares groundwork for return of ‘reciprocal regime’

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13 March, 2026

Customs Notice: Further Information relating to CDS release 5.1.0 and commodity codes

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12 March, 2026

The Day in Trade: More attacks on ocean and air shipping, fresh Trump tariff announcement and trade fragmentation overplayed

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11 March, 2026

The Day in Trade: Insurers reassure shippers they’ll still cover Middle East-bound vessels, while UK government removes offshore wind tariffs in clean energy boost

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11 March, 2026

Customs Notice: HMRC seeks feedback on Carbon Border Adjustment guidance

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10 March, 2026

The Day in Trade: Oil prices fall, European leaders fret over Iran fallout and China trade surplus grows

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9 March, 2026

Week Ahead in International Trade: Oil prices surge above $100 per barrel as Iran war continues, UK updates traders on EU SPS deal and India FTA predations, and latest on US tariffs