Category : Trade Export


Scotch Whisky Makers Target India Amid US Tariff Woes

Scotch whisky exports to the US fell 4% in value and 9% in volume in 2025 due to Trump tariffs, but India's market grew 15% to £286m. A UK-India trade deal cutting tariffs from 150% to 75% from April could boost Scotch's share in India from 3% to 6%, addi

US Armenia Visit Secures $9bn Deal, UK Urged to Join

JD Vance's historic Armenia trip unlocks major US investment in nuclear energy and strategic trade routes, with the Armenian ambassador calling for UK engagement in the emerging South Caucasus economic corridor.

UK-GCC Strategic Dialogue 2026 Gains Momentum

The UK-GCC Strategic Dialogue 2026 gains formal GCC Secretariat patronage and expands partnerships ahead of the Guildhall forum in London, strengthening economic ties between the UK and Gulf nations.

EU's New Trade Approach: Cooperation Not Coercion

The European Union's recent trade agreements with India and Vietnam signal a historic shift away from using tariffs as political weapons, focusing instead on mutual growth and respecting sovereignty.

US, UK, EU Meet on Critical Minerals Alliance

Ministers from the US, UK, EU, Japan, Australia and New Zealand gather in Washington to discuss a strategic alliance on critical minerals, aiming to reduce dependence on China and secure supply chains.

China's $1.2tn Surplus Strangles Global Manufacturing

China's trade surplus surged 20% to $1.2tn in 2025, overwhelming manufacturers worldwide. As US influence declines, Beijing faces pressure to reconsider export-led policies threatening global economic stability.

UK-China Trade Deal Overshadowed by Trump

Prime Minister's China trip yields concessions but faces US criticism. Train passengers lose £80m yearly in compensation delays. Australian Open semi-finals feature Alcaraz and Sinner.

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