The latest news and briefings on countermeasures against US tariffs, UK Government consultations, and AIC's ongoing efforts to address trade challenges and opportunities.
The announcement yesterday of the linking of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) with that of the UK will inevitably have an impact on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) welcomes today’s (19/05/2025) announcement of a Sanitary/Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement to be established between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU).
AIC and other stakeholder organisations met with officials from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) late yesterday (15 May 2025).
Yesterday (13/5/25), the final ‘secondary’ legislation required to implement the Precision Breeding Act for plants in England passed its final legislative stage.
We are very clear that the Government has a duty to provide long-term confidence to inward investment in our supply chains. The reported measures jeopardise this.
Following the Government announcement on a tariff agreement with the United States of America, AIC will await the full details from the government on the new trade measures and provide further insight when we receive them.
Following the Government announcement on a tariff agreement with the United States of America, AIC has been invited to join a roundtable meeting with the Department for Business and Trade at 13:30 today to be briefed on the announcement and to feed in any initial questions on the deal.
Last week, the DAG convened in London with the Minister for European Relations, Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, to discuss current priorities. During this meeting, the group agreed on a working statement on behalf of the DAG ahead of the EU-UK Summit.
A reminder to members that the UK Trade Remedies Authority (UKTRA) is seeking views on the retention of tariffs on ammonium nitrate imported from Russia.
A reminder to Members that the deadline for the UK Government's consultation on the potential application of countermeasures on US goods is fast approaching, with submissions closing on 1 May.
AIC has published an FAQ resource on the most common questions AIC receive regarding the combinable crops supply chains, as well as the supply of core inputs to agriculture.
AIC has been approached by Defra for help in enabling them to speak directly with member businesses who no longer export to the EU from GB, or have had exports severely restricted, as a result of the UK's exit from the EU. These conversations will help inform UK Government as it seeks to negotiate an SPS/veterinary agreement with EU.
AIC is hosting a webinar on 10 April at 10am on the current UK Government consultation regarding the possibility of applying countermeasures on US goods.
Yesterday (2nd April),the US administration announced reciprocal tariffs to all exporters to the US including a 10% tariff on exports from the UK.
Following this, the UK has announced a four-week consultation window on the possibility of applying countermeasures on US goods. The briefing outlines the proposals and AIC activity.
