The UK’s Free Trade Agreements
Since the UK left the European Union, it has had autonomy over the trade deals it negotiates, agrees and signs. In many cases, most of the trade deals in place are rollover agreements from when the UK was an EU member state (in other words, the deals are no different). However, the UK has since signed some new trade deals that are either slightly different from previous EU agreements, or stand-alone agreements entirely.
The UK’s trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand and negotiations with the USA and India have been most prominently covered in the media. As the UK continues to sign deals, or negotiate them, we will look to provide analysis and insights into the key takeaways and areas of interest.
UK Trade Agreements by Country
The UK has prioritised trade deals with several countries across the world so far. In doing so, it has already signed free trade deals with Australia, New Zealand as well as a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with Japan. You can track the progress of each of the UK’s free trade agreements by following the relevant link below.
Rolled-Over Agreements
Rolled Over Agreements
- Albania
- Andean Countries
- CARIFORUM trade bloc
- Cameroon
- Central America
- Chile
- Côte d'Ivoire
- ESA trade bloc
- Egypt
- Faroe Islands
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Iceland and Norway
- Israel
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Kosovo
- Liechtenstein
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Morocco
- North Macedonia
- Pacific states
- Palestinian Authority
- SACUM trade bloc
- Serbia
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Ukraine
The UK has signed trade agreements which were ‘rolled-over’ from the UK’s membership of the EU. These are agreements which the UK had with around 70 countries by virtue of its EU membership, and many have been replicated as UK bilateral agreements.
Bespoke Trade Deals and Ongoing Negotiations
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Australia
The UK and Australia signed a free trade agreement in December 2021.
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European Union
The UK and European Union (EU) signed the trade and co-operation agreement in December 2020. Negotiations are ongoing, including on the Northern Ireland Protocol.
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CPTPP
The UK signed the Protocol of Accession to the CPTPP in July 2023
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India
The UK and India launched negotiations on a free trade agreement in January 2022.
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United States
The UK and the US launched negotiations on a free trade agreement in May 2020.
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Canada
The UK and Canada launched negotiations on a free trade agreement in March 2022.
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Japan
The UK and Japan signed an economic partnership agreement in October 2020.
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New Zealand
The UK and New Zealand signed a free trade agreement in February 2022.
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Gulf Cooperation Council
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Trade News
Evidence Sessions: Trade Deals
Publications
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Trading our way to prosperity: A blueprint for policymakers
These 114 actionable recommendations are designed to enhance the UK’s trading relationships, foster business growth, and navigate through the current challenging landscape.
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Promoting Internationalism: Annual Report 2021-2022
The UK Trade & Business Commission’s 2021-2022 Annual Report summarises its evidence collected to date, provides detailed analysis of key themes and sectors and gives 21 practical solutions to problems identified in its inquiries.
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Trade Deals: Japan & India
Evidence in Brief: evidence, analysis and recommendations relating to the UK’s trading relationships with Japan and India.
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Free Trade Agreement: USA
Evidence in Brief: evidence and analysis relating to the UK’s trade negotiations with the United States. Recommendations and considerations around the costs and benefits to the UK.
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Free Trade Agreement: Canada
Evidence in Brief: evidence, analysis and recommendations relating to the UK’s trading relationship with Canada.
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Music & Travel Industries: Evidence in Brief
Evidence, analysis and recommendations relating to the UK’s music and travel industries where they are impacted by the UK’s international trading relationships.
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Northern Ireland Protocol Bill: Evidence in Brief
Evidence, analysis and recommendations related to the functioning of the Northern Ireland Protocol and the UK Government’s Northern Ireland Protocol Bill.
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Cost of Living & Food Security: Evidence in Brief
Evidence, analysis and recommendations related to the UK’s trade in food, food production and food security and the effect changes in the way the UK trades has affected consumers.
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Maidstone & Dover Visit, May 2021
Report of the UK Trade & Business Commission’s visit to the Port of Dover and businesses in Maidstone
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Interim Report, 2021
The UK Trade & Business Commission’s interim report, providing analysis and summaries of the evidence it collected in 2021.
