Fergus McReynolds

Director, EU & International at the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade
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[Marco Forgione @marco4gione]

Busy time in #Brussels, with colleagues @csgmartin & @Fergus_Brussels, to represent @IOExport #members views as preparations take place for the 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 summit. Great to catch up with @CarolineARead, Deputy UK Ambassador
#EmpoweringGlobalTrade

[Fergus McReynolds @Fergus_Brussels]

Fascinating overview of the EU Customs Reforms and how traders and digital platforms are working to prepare and help businesses continue #TrustedTrade

[Fergus McReynolds @Fergus_Brussels]

Looking forward to a great discussion at Trade in a changing world panel cohosted by @UKMisBrussels & @IOExport as part of the #OpenTrade project promoting #TrustedTrade

[Fergus McReynolds @Fergus_Brussels]

Back in the European Parliament meeting MEPs from the INTA & IMCO committees to discuss the importance of open & trusted trade and how @IOExport can support EU businesses to maximise their trade potential.

[Nick Thomas-Symonds @NickTorfaen]

Today I had my first face-to-face meeting with @MarosSefcovic in Brussels.

As we work to reset the 🇬🇧🇪🇺relationship, we discussed strengthening security and economic co-operation - to create a safer and more prosperous Europe. (1/2)

[Nick Thomas-Symonds @NickTorfaen]

Travelling to Brussels today for discussions with @MarosSefcovic at @EU_Commission as we reset the 🇬🇧🤝🇪🇺 relationship.

[British Chamber of Commerce | EU & Belgium @BritChamBxl]

We call on the EU Commission and UK Gov. to work on agreements on 3 areas of common strategic interest:

1. Defence of Europe
2. Net Zero by 2050
3. Securing Critical Supply Chains

Read our press release here 👇https://t.co/mcrEQ5NNRm

@MarosSefcovic @DavidLammy @NickTorfaen

[Fergus McReynolds @Fergus_Brussels]

An excellent call to action from @BritChamBxl
The defence of Europe, achieving Net Zero by 2050 and securing supply chains are critical priorities for both EU & UK. Cooperation is in our mutual interest.
https://t.co/U0qPtn70BQ

[Fergus McReynolds @Fergus_Brussels]

If you’re at @multimodal drop by our @IOExport stand and meet my great colleagues.

[Fergus McReynolds @Fergus_Brussels]

Businesses trading into or out of the UK face a period of intense change in 2024 and beyond, the changes today are part of a wave of new rules. @IOExport can help you stay ahead of these developments and keep up to date with the new rules https://t.co/gpX2pT6hbw

[British Chamber of Commerce | EU & Belgium @BritChamBxl]

Greater clarity needed on new @DefraGovUK border checks #BTOM

Uncertainty remains on how checks will work, with the administrative and financial burdens falling on customers and businesses.

Practical guidelines available here: https://t.co/BvUs6Ti4GO

https://t.co/sFwRaX5WAj

[Fergus McReynolds @Fergus_Brussels]

📢 The IOE&IT is conducting a #survey on the experiences of businesses trading in and out of the UK using the Border Target Operating Model (#BTOM).

Take 5 minutes to complete the survey below

#internationaltrade

Complete now - https://t.co/rkoRvF3yVK

[British Chamber of Commerce | EU & Belgium @BritChamBxl]

5. BritCham met with Labour Shadow Cabinet Ministers @NickTorfaen MP and @GarethThomasMP.

Discussions included how the upcoming elections could encourage new trade dynamics to facilitate the movement of goods, people and services across markets.

[British Chamber of Commerce | EU & Belgium @BritChamBxl]

3. At the @EUdelegationUK, BritCham met Deputy Ambassador @nicolemannion4 and her esteemed colleagues.

EU-UK deals on @HorizonEU and @Frontex are positive steps.

We asked the EU Delegation what might be possible after elections, especially with the upcoming 2025 TCA review.