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In 11 key policy areas, POLITICO reporters look ahead to March 30, 2019.
WTO’s accession chief says Britain’s departure from the EU creates an unprecedented situation that could take years to resolve.
British businesses fear the move could ruin their industries.
Explore the UK's trade relationships through interactive maps, charts and analysis.
I run two shops in Cowbridge in the Vale of Glamorgan. The negative impact that Brexit is already having on my business is causing me sleepless nights.
Pound’s slump and rising production costs mean consumers are feeling the pinch as they stock up for the festive season.
Half the UK’s food is imported: 30% comes from the EU, and another 11% comes from non-EU countries under the terms of trade deals negotiated by the EU. Being part of the EU customs union has meant food from the EU can be imported with no tariffs or customs barriers but, as part of leaving the EU, the Government has stated that the UK will be leaving the customs union.
Environment secretary confirms UK will impose tariffs on EU imports in bid to protect farmers.
Analysis comes as government expected to outline plans to mitigate price shock next week.
The Department for International Trade (DIT) intends to cut 80-90% of all tariffs imposed on goods imported into Britain, according to Whitehall sources.
As Britain prepares to leave the European Union, workers in Kenya's flower industry are closely monitoring developments.
Belgian customs authority advises export before 29 March or pause operations to avoid chaos.
Slashing tariffs to zero on the majority of UK imports in the event of a no-deal Brexit will be a “sledgehammer for the economy” and deliver a widespread shock across the country, business groups have warned.
Tariffs will be cut to zero on 87% of imports to the UK as part of a temporary no-deal plan but prices of some imports including meat, shoes, underpants and cars will go up.
EU Commissioner Phil Hogan has said the UK's no-deal tariff plans - proposals that would see no import duties levied on goods entering Northern Ireland across the border - are likely to breach World Trade Organization rules.
Small businesses have not taken the necessary steps to prepare for Brexit because they are “time poor” and believe that a deal will ultimately be done buying them more time, an industry group has said.
Ministers have been accused of peddling “dodgy statistics” after an embarrassing blunder saw the Government overstate how much Britain imports from countries outside the European Union by a staggering £300bn.
Donald Tusk has warned a no-deal Brexit is‘more likely than ever.’ But if it happens it could be chaotic.
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