The CBI reflects on the end of phase one of EU negotiations and our recent international engagements.
In a speech at the Atlantic Council in Washington last week Carolyn set out the CBI’s vision for a UK-US Trade deal, outlining the need for a deal that delivers for business and is compatible with a close trading relationship with the EU. The CBI is well placed to influence on both sides of the Atlantic and we will be publishing a paper outlining business priorities for the trade deal later this month. Get involved.
The government took another a big step towards launching an independent trade policy with the announcement that it would consult on a new UK Global Tariff for imports. This will replace the present EU system of import tariffs at the end of transition. The CBI has argued consistently for business to have a full say on UK’s future import tariffs and is encouraging members to shape the CBI’s submission to the consultation by 5 Ma