The UK produces and exports a wide range of agricultural and other primary goods, manufactured goods and services. Often based around membership of the EU single market, the UK has actively taken its place in globalised supply chains. The UK’s exit from the EU will therefore be likely to cause disruptions to its trade with Europe and the wider world. And whether or not the UK remains in the Customs Union, or is ‘aligned’ with it, new arrangements will be required for services.
Our Sectors section offers insights and evidence on Brexit’s impact on key sectors in the UK and beyond.
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The political tumult in the UK over the manner in which Brexit would happen has all but drowned out discussions on the UK’s trade policy after Brexit. Admittedly, the matter of a UK-USA free trade agreement periodically resurfaces. But usually in headline-grabbing ways shorn of serious analysis, as was the case during US Vice President […]
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This paper highlights how Brexit might directly and indirectly affect UK services trade and policy-making in this area.
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Consumers face many challenges post-Brexit. This briefing paper addresses issues of trade policy and consumer interests.
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The UK does not start with a blank sheet of paper when it comes to exiting the EU. This article explores the issues encompassed by existing and continuing support for farm businesses and the rural environment, as well as the UK’s future agri-food trade relations.
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This report prepared by Frontier Economics for Tech UK, considers the impacts of Brexit for the UK tech sector and the policy priorities that arise from these.
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This article discusses The General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS).
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Observations on the Nexus Between Trade Law and Domestic Regulation from TKE partner, Frontier Economics.
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Tariff changes, devaluation of the pound, and adjustment periods are all likely to impact British and global wine markets following Brexit. Kym Anderson and Glyn Wittwer from UKTPO discuss.
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Michael Johnson, former UK Government trade negotiator and Advisor on International Trade Policy, answers the questions: What are trade remedies, why do we need them and how do they work?
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This ICTSD article discusses how policies on trade and markets can help to achieve the SDGs. It examines how policies affecting trade and markets are relevant to the new commitments on hunger and malnutrition; looks at past progress and projected trends; and examines options for government action in years ahead.
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