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International Trade Department Update

Welcome to the June edition of the International Trade Newsletter.


May to June has been an exceptionally busy period in the world of UK trade, with the sealing of landmark trade deals with India, the US and the EU. Read more in our articles on the UK-EU Summit and how UK Free Trade Deals unlock opportunities for exporters.

We also have some very informative webinars and workshops in the next few weeks with some vital information to help you stay on top of the ever changing news and regulations plus exciting business opportunities abroad.

As always we also have some great training courses in the next month including export procedures, import procedures and Incoterms – if you can’t see the course you would like to attend or if you aren’t sure on what would benefit you most please email the International Trade Team for guidance.

Upcoming International Trade Events

Learn How the New GPSR is Changing Product Safety Standards Webinar – Tuesday 1st July
Join us for this informative 1 ½ hour webinar where we’ll dive deep into the key updates, new requirements, and how your business can stay compliant. Our trainer will guide you through everything you need to know about this important regulation.

Business Opportunities in Korea Webinar – Wednesday 2nd July
Partnered with the British Chamber of Commerce in Korea (BCCK) we are delighted to invite our Export members to a free seminar on July 2nd, commencing at 10am where we will share insights into the Korean market and discuss how our network of trusted international Chambers can help you unlock new growth.

US Trade Tariffs Webinar - Monday 7th July
Join our experts - Richard Bartlett from Export Unlocked (UK) and Angela Aaron, Senior Compliance Director at KlearNow AI (US), for an in-depth look at:

  • The latest US Trade Tariffs
  • The evolving UK–US trade deal
  • How to stay tariff-savvy in a volatile trade environment 
     

ATA Carnets Workshop – Tuesday 8th July
This virtual workshop will focus on a useful international scheme for the temporary movement of goods –  ideal for businesses that are sending tools and equipment with an engineer to perform repairs & servicing, taking equipment to sporting or entertainment events or taking part in a Trade Show.

Understanding VAT on Imports & Exports Webinar – Thursday 10th July
Join our expert led webinar with Scrutton Bland. This 45-minutes webinar explores imports and exports, providing clarity on how goods moving into and outside the UK are treated with regards to VAT.


Upcoming Trade Training courses


Export Procedures & Documentation Training – Tuesday 1st July

Import & Export Diagnostics, Creating a Procedure Manual – Monday 7th July

Overview of Incoterms® - Tuesday 15th July

Import Procedures & Documentation Training – Tuesday 22nd July

We hope you enjoy our International Trade Newsletter, happy reading!

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