Irish port celebrates ‘good Brexit’ as ships avoid Britain
Rosslare port saw a 371 per cent yearly increase in European freight volumes since Brexit came into force.
Tag: UK trade
Brexit trade minister begs US to ‘awaken to Brexit opportunity’
Labour's Nick Thomas-Symonds said the move was a “sorry indication of the lack of progress" the government has made on the US trade deal.
Irish port enjoys busiest day in its history thanks to Brexit
Yet another trade boss telling us Irish trade is booming with the EU but declining with the UK.
Dublin trade with EU sees rise while business with GB drops
Exporters and importers in Ireland have been avoiding Great Britain since Brexit came into force - with 37 new sea routes now in operation.
Prioritise economic growth over climate, government tells trade negotiators
In August, prime minister Boris Johnson urged the world to take climate action "now" after a UN report revealed a "code red for humanity" - but a leaked paper now suggests that chasing post-Brexit economic benefits takes priority.
Liz Truss wants Britain to butt in on Pacific trade pact
The UK wants to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Post-Brexit South America trade deal could trigger further deforestation in the Amazon
Some of the most egregious production practices in intensive animal agriculture still exist in Mexico and Brazil, experts have warned.
Liz Truss tried to boast about exporting apples to India. It didn’t go well.
“Celebrating apples being exported to India when we are losing the ability to export many products to the EU is just a distraction," a British farmer told The London Economic.
Brexit continues to hit UK’s trade with EU, figures show
One expert warned trade could get even worse, because the UK government is set to introduce full controls on imports.