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23 March, 2026 Trade News

Week Ahead in International Trade: UK Cobra meeting to discuss impact of Iran war on business and supply chains

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23 March, 2026 Chartered Institute News

Building a ‘resilient, supportive community’ enacting real change in trade – looking back at your member events so far in 2026

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23 March, 2026 Features

North America Trade Digest: New US tariffs could be set for July, USCMA negotiations kick off and Carney reshapes Canadian economy

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23 March, 2026 Features

Customs Special Interest Group: Proving where your goods come from and using rules of origin to reduce duties

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20 March, 2026 Trade News

The Week in Trade: Energy prices remain volatile as US mulls easing restrictions of Iranian oil, UK borrowing costs climb and EU-US deal moves forward

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20 March, 2026 Features

Commodity in Focus: ‘Ambitious’ UK Steel Strategy released but can government support help industry overcome barriers?

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19 March, 2026 Trade News

The Day in Trade: UK doubles its steel tariffs, energy prices rise after damage to major Middle East energy sites and Bank of England rate decision

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19 March, 2026 Features

Export Controls Brief: Sanctions enforcement strategy released, Iran war challenges Russia sanctions and OGEL update

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19 March, 2026 Features

Manufacturing Trade Digest: Energy disruption causes short-term angst for sector also found to be enduring long-term decline

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18 March, 2026 Trade News

The Day in Trade: Analysis of Reeves’ Mais Lecture and New Statesman conference, while alternative Middle East oil route in works

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18 March, 2026 Opinion

Are better times around the corner for the UK’s food and drink exporters?

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17 March, 2026 Trade News

The Day in Trade: Starmer meets Zelenskyy amid concern of waning US interest in Ukraine, Reeves gives speech on EU ties and UK steel tariffs to rise