Supply Chain Research

U.K. trade and customs policies remain in flux. The government plans to tighten import regulations to levels commensurate with the EU-U.K. Trade & Cooperation Agreement from October onwards. Yet, it is also reportedly reconsidering current trade arrangements for Northern Ireland and may implement a system of free ports with uncertain tariff benefits. All that comes as U.K. trade activity remains depressed. There was a 9.8% year over year increase in bilateral merchandise trade in March but that left 2021 activity 16.5% lower than March 2019 due to a 26.5% slump in imports from the EU. Th...