Graham Stuart, International Trade Minister, visited the world’s largest offshore construction grouting specialists FoundOcean in Livingstone, Scotland, to announce a major new export contract won by the firm effectively creating… read more →

On June 2nd, the Government must set clear objectives on jobs, inequality and the environment for its post-Brexit trade policy, as an unprecedented coalition of unions, business groups and consumer… read more →

According to the latest WTO Goods Trade Barometer released on 28 May, global merchandise trade is showing signs of continued recovery in 2021 following a significant drop in 2020 as… read more →

Since Brexit, UK businesses and their EU clients have been hit with increased euro transaction fees which could potentially cost them millions.

A West Midlands-based exporter has become the first UK business to take advantage of a new offer from UK Export Finance (UKEF)- government’s credit agency- securing the funds required to… read more →

The UK has launched a review of Section 232 tariffs against the US in response to the ongoing trade conflict around steel and aluminium. A public consultation has opened aimed… read more →

Your morning coffee briefing from TFG. World trade’s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis hit a record high in the first quarter of 2021, increasing by 10% year-over-year and 4% quarter-over-quarter. WTO Director General calls for action on trade finance in low to middle-income countries.

The UK is to begin negotiations for upgraded trade deals with Canada and Mexico this year focused on creating even greater opportunities for UK businesses in industries of the future… read more →

Your morning coffee briefing from TFG. Global inflation troughed last summer, and has risen markedly since. Britain, Ireland agree to work together to smooth post-Brexit trade and the US Colonial pipeline resumes operations following ransomware attack.

Your morning coffee briefing from TFG. Global trade expected to grow 7-9% in 2021. The global shortage of computer chips is hitting SMEs and manufacturers hard