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International Trade weekly highlights—3 July 2025

This week's edition of International Trade weekly highlights includes: UK joining arbitration appeals alternative amid World Trade Organization paralysis, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) publishing a new Trade Strategy to support UK economic growth, the European Parliament calling for stronger controls on non-EU e-commerce goods, DBT strengthening UK steel safeguard measures from July 2025 and establishing an Enhanced Trade Partnership with Taiwan, and weekly roundups of HMRC import, export and customs guidance.

DBT establishes ETP with Taiwan

The Department for Business & Trade (DBT) has published a policy paper outlining an Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP) arrangement between the UK and Taiwan, effective 30 June 2025. The arrangement establishes three initial focus areas: investment, digital trade, and renewable energy/net zero initiatives. DBT will serve as the UK's designated representative, working with Taiwan's Office of Trade Negotiations. The framework includes provisions for information sharing, intellectual property protection, and dispute resolution through consultation. The arrangement allows for additional cooperation pillars to be added by mutual agreement, with both parties retaining the right to terminate with 90 days' notice.

UK joins arbitration appeals alternative amid WTO paralysis

Law360, London: The UK has officially joined a World Trade Organization (WTO)-led contingency plan designed to keep the door open for appeals in international trade disputes, despite the continued dormancy of the WTO Appellate Body.

Weekly roundup of HMRC import, export and customs guidance—30 June 2025

Details of updates to HMRC import, export and customs guidance for the period from 24 to 30 June 2025.

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