Great to be back on the road this week!
Our Deputy Director of Trade Services, Mitch Perks, delivered a session on Customs Compliance, EU CBAM, and what we know so far about UK CBAM ahead of 1 Jan 2027.
Thank you to @hantschamber for hosting such a well-run and engaging event.
🗣️ Head of Trade Policy @William_Bain : "New tariffs on goods exported to the US will be more bad news for UK exporters, already struggling with the tariffs levied last year.
Read our response to the latest US tariffs plan 👇
#trade#tariffs#Chambers
https://t.co/L0Vy4Kzr4c
🗣️ "This means lost orders, higher costs and lower margins"
Our Head of Trade Policy @William_Bain has been explaining the UK business impact of possible new US tariffs.
He spoke to @ShehabKhan at @itvnews earlier. 👇 #tariffs#Chambers
ℹ️ Introducing the Trade Deal Explainer Hub! 🌐
Stay informed with clear, up-to-date insights on major trade agreements shaping the global economy.
Our hub, compiled by our team of policy experts, offers accessible explainers on key trade deals, helping you understand ongoing negotiations, recent developments, and their implications for businesses, workers, and consumers.
We also track the outcomes of policy recommendations from the British Chambers of Commerce, highlighting their potential impact on the UK business community and wider economy.
🔍 Take a look: https://t.co/o5nKMIUHBv
Institutes of Technology Conference offering insights by Skills England Chair Phil Smith, and panel discussion on skills driving economic growth and innovation. IOTs shaping greater skills collaboration. @hantschamber @HantsChamberInt #InstitutesofTechnology
🔎🇺🇲 Check out our updated US-UK Tariffs Explainer - now live! 🚗 Trump's order cuts tariffs on British cars, boosting UK manufacturers. ⚠️ Steel and aluminum tariffs remain, with a formal agreement still pending. 👉 https://t.co/YvrXrZQShE
📢 Positive news for UK exporters: the US has confirmed tariff relief on automotives and jet engines. A step forward welcomed by the BCC – but further action is needed on steel, aluminium, and wider goods sectors.
🔗 Read the full update below
#TradePolicy#UKExports#USTariffs
@RossMcNally6 on UK-EU Deal "The easing of the burden of red tape that was ushered in after Brexit will hopefully create more stability and scope for confidence in business investment on both sides of the Channel. "
Read more on our website👇
https://t.co/GHKrmqlL52
📢 Exporters – Are EU customers asking for embedded carbon data?
If you export cement, steel, aluminium, fertilisers or hydrogen products, you may be impacted by the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
Try our FREE CBAM Health Check:
🔗 https://t.co/vnLbqE1Bn9
🚨 New EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) is here
Are you ready? Join us online to understand what GPSR means for your business.
Book Now: https://t.co/lIDaA0A5dq
In collaboration with @GlobalTradeDept#ProductSafety#EUCompliance
It's 3 years since the Trade & Cooperation agreement was formed with the EU. Read the report from the @britishchamber on the challenges faced by British businesses when trading with the EU.👉 https://t.co/Bb3BlXzyHK
Are your export and domestic sales dwindling? Do you need to rethink your sales procedures? Sign up to our 5-day intensive Transformational Sales (International) programme to increase your sales profitability 👉 https://t.co/IYdjEyW1Kt
Delivered in partnership with @InSalesPro
Did you know about the removal of CDS licence waiver standard code 999L from 1st January?
New dedicated Import CDS licence waiver codes are to be used.
If you weren't aware & think this may affect you -get in touch & we can help: 📞03337722565
#CDS#Internationaltrade#support
The Quarterly Economic Survey for Q4 2023 is Live. Don't miss you chance to have your say!
https://t.co/TtRjqKWcpX
Briefed extensively across government and a key BoE MPC interest rate benchmark, have your say in the countries most influential economic business survey.
🚨 The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) for Q4 2023 is now LIVE 🚨
🔗 https://t.co/tMnNTmsyvZ
💬 Briefed extensively across government and a key BoE MPC interest rate benchmark, have your say in the countries most influential economic business survey.
Don’t miss out on getting a first look at our new business voice magazine, hospitality edition that has been released!
You might just find your business in there too?
If you can wait for the magazine to come through in the post click here -https://t.co/dWNAtAkWXg
Today Government has announced UK businesses will be allowed to use the CE marking on industrial and electrical goods indefinitely. Something the @britishchambers have campaigned for, for the last two years.
Read the full story here: https://t.co/f47vgfRFBG
#Chambers#Trade
The @britishchambers have launched their Trade Manifesto for 2023.
The newly revised Manifesto sets out a comprehensive list of steps to get more UK businesses, currently just 10%, involved in international trade.
Read more and get your copy here: https://t.co/fEBcDk6RiU