Brexit to Bring 'New Era' for UK Exporters, UK Trade Secretary Says
The United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union will bring a “new era” for U.K. exporters, which will include new international marketing campaigns, new digital trading tools and more export opportunities, International Trade Secretary Elizabeth Truss said at a Jan. 30 reception hosted by the Department for International Trade.
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The U.K. will introduce two new digital trade tools to help businesses find “up-to-date, product and country-specific information” for trade activities with more than 160 countries, the U.K. said. The tools are designed to compile a range of trade information in one place on GOV.UK and will include a “Check How to Export Goods” tool to provide export guidance and detailed information on duties and customs procedures.
The changes also include a marketing campaign that aims to “inspire and reassure buyers … worldwide” that the U.K. is able to trade with them. Although much of the U.K.’s trading environment will remain the same during the Brexit transition period, U.K. exporters should maintain close communication with international suppliers and other supply chain stakeholders to retain their confidence amid an unclear environment surrounding origin of goods (see 2001220051).