International News
UK Spared New US Tariffs
Confirmation that new US tariffs on steel and aluminium should not affect UK exports.
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HMRC Prepares to Scale Up Compliance Audits Efforts
There is a hint of a warning that UK businesses should think about possible customs compliance audits sooner rather than later, as the government strongly suggests that it’s time to ramp up audits to collect outstanding debt.
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Fruit and Veg Import Checks Scrapped
In advance of a new SPS agreement with EU, fruit and veg imports will require no fees or border checks - saving businesses time and money
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Import and Export Skills Bootcamps Are Back!
The Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that we have received funding to deliver a further 3 Import and Export Bootcamps.
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EU-UK Summit Marks New Beginning
The EU-UK summit yielded a deal that commits both parties to greater cooperation on defence, energy and Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) controls, marking a meaningful shift in post-Brexit relations between the two.
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Foot and Mouth Disease in Germany - Updated 14/05/2025
The following information is from DEFRA - 14/05/2025
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US and China Agree to Lower Tariffs for Next 90 Days
The US and China have agreed a deal that will significantly cut the import tariffs they have imposed on each other, in a major de-escalation of their trade war.
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US Trade Deal Provides Welcome Relief
UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer and US president Donald Trump sign the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal.
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UK must commit to free trade, BCC President tells Mansion House guests
THE President of the British Chambers of Commerce has urged the Government to commit to free trade and to pursue an improved EU deal in a speech at the Mansion House.
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Chamber welcomes UK and India trade deal which offers ‘substantial opportunities’
THE Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce has welcomed a new trade deal between the UK and India that will make it easier for UK firms to export their goods.
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UK Expands Russia Sanctions
New UK measures ban the export, supply, or use of additional goods in Russia — including chemicals, electronics, plastics, machinery, and metals — along with related services.
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UK CBAM Update - Draft Primary Legislation Published
The government published the draft primary legislation for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for technical consultation.
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Trump to reduce some of the tariff burden he introduced for the automotive industry
The Trump administration is set to ease some of the tariff burden it has introduced for the automotive industry this year.
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France - Obligatory Logistics Envelope (ELO)
The French Customs Authority has today (28th April) announced that the new ELO (Obligatory Logistics Envelope) service will officially launch on 28th April 2025.
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APHA - Getting it Right at the Border
This newsletter from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) covers the latest operational updates on requirements and border controls for importing live animals, germinal products, products of animal origin and animal by-products into Great Britain.
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