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UK-US tariff deal begins but still no news on steel
A deal to cut import tariffs between the US and UK has come into force, giving British car makers preferential access to the world's biggest consumer market.
UK-GCC free trade deal nears finish line, promises $10.8b boost to two-way trade
The United Kingdom and the Gulf Cooperation Council are in the final stages of negotiating a Free Trade Agreement, a deal first launched in June 2022.
Negotiations update on an enhanced UK-Switzerland FTA
The seventh round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland took place in London between 5 and 13 June 2025.
India-UK free trade deal likely to be inked by July-end; commerce secretary in London to expedite process
The free trade agreement between India and the UK is expected to be signed by July-end, following three years of on-and-off negotiations. The deal will eliminate tariffs on labour-intensive goods and reduce costs on imports like whisky and cars from the UK.
Lee, Starmer call for Korea-UK FTA upgrade
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledged the need to upgrade the Korea-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada.
India, UK review FTA progress, pact may be signed by September
India and the UK reviewed progress on their Free Trade Agreement, aiming to sign it by September 2025. The pact, under legal review, may take up to 15 months to become operational and will boost cooperation in trade, tech, defence, and innovation.
Scottish farmers worried over imported trade deal meat
Scotland's meat industry says it is becoming concerned about the "creepage" of imports from countries which have signed trade deals with the UK.
Farmers call for UK animal welfare rules to be upheld in Gulf states deal
PM urged to ensure £1.6bn trade agreement does not undermine industry with influx of lower-welfare meat.
Trump signs order confirming parts of UK-US tariff deal
The deal includes a 10% levy on most UK goods, including cars, and did not address the expected removal of charges on steel imports. The UK has agreed to scrap tariffs on beef.
Canada agrees to ratify Britain’s accession to major trans-Pacific trade pact
Canada has agreed to ratify Britain’s accession to a major trans-Pacific trade pact as Sir Keir Starmer and Mark Carney sought to revive talks on a stalled bilateral deal.