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 AIC welcomes the UK Government’s publication of its Modern Industrial Strategy, a 10-year plan aimed at supporting long-term economic development, fostering innovation, and building on national strengths.
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is seeking input from businesses on the opportunities and risks of the UK joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Convention on Rules of Origin.
Today, the Council of the European Union formally authorised the European Commission to open negotiations with the UK on an agreement for a common sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) area. This follows the EU's draft mandate published in September and marks an important step in the UK–EU relationship and trade.
Today, the Council of the European Union formally authorised the European Commission to open negotiations with the UK on an agreement for a common sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) area.
FEFAC updated its EUDR position shortly before the proposed implementation delay, while UK retailers, via the Retail Soy Group, outlined 2026 soy sourcing plans.
Following the European Commission’s response to the UK Government on proposal COM(2025)408 final (18 September 2025), covering SPS and ETS linkage, we assess implications for emissions trading, free allowances, and CBAM.
On 5 September, the AIC met with officials from Her Majesty’s Treasury (HMT) to discuss concerns regarding quarterly rate determination for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
On 21 August 2025 , the US and EU authorities published their "joint statement on a United States - European Union framework on an agreement on reciprocal, fair and balanced trade.
Defra have provided clarification on the special measures required for imports of bovine derived products, including milk, from France and Italy given the current outbreaks of lumpy skin disease.
The UK Government has launched a public consultation to extend transitional registration deadlines under UK REACH, recognising that current deadlines are unfeasible.
