Trade News

21 April, 2026

The Day in Trade: Refund system for Trump’s illegally imposed tariffs now live

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20 April, 2026

The Week Ahead in International Trade: Middle East ceasefire, UK pushing for EU deals on steel and electric vehicles, and opposition to Trump builds

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17 April, 2026

EU’s ‘trade bazooka’ quietly effective against Chinese coercion, says leading academic

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17 April, 2026

The Week in Trade: UK hints at ‘trade bazooka’, European leaders shift from US and Tesco boss downplays food supply chain fears

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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 April, 2026

Day in Trade: Is Britain readying its own ‘trade bazooka’ amid Trump threats over UK-US trade deal?

15 April, 2026

Day in Trade: US tariff refunds system to launch next week, as hedge funds offer early cash-in-hand to businesses looking to avoid process hassle

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14 April, 2026

The Day in Trade: Middle East war hits Chinese exports, US position in China meeting weakened and oil prices still vulnerable despite ceasefire

13 April, 2026

Customs Notice: CERTEX update going live on 13 April 2026

13 April, 2026

The Week Ahead in International Trade: UK-EU reset in focus with Thomas-Symonds and Šefčovič to address Brussels conference

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13 April, 2026

UK businesses keen to join Pan-Euro Mediterranean (PEM) convention, government consultation concludes

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10 April, 2026

The Week in Trade: Freight watchers remain uneasy over Strait of Hormuz, new avenue for defence exporters and strong start to 2026 for global trade growth