The strategy will make the UK the most connected nation in the world while protecting vital industries from global threats and backing businesses to thrive.
New Trade Strategy to protect and boost British business
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Trade Strategy sets out how UK will unlock £5 billion for businesses and expand UKEF capacity to £80 billion, delivering growth as part of the Plan for Change
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Trade defence toughened up with new and improved tools to better protect our vital industries from global threats
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UK sets its sights on quicker deals that firms can benefit from sooner, with a strong focus on services and high growth sectors
British Businesses will be given greater access to global markets more quickly as the UK tomorrow [Thursday 26 June] publishes its first Trade Strategy since leaving the EU.
The Strategy will make the UK the most connected nation in the world and secure billions worth of opportunities for businesses, helping deliver the economic growth needed to put money in people’s pockets, strengthen local economies, create jobs, and raise living standards.
It takes a more agile and targeted approach than the previous government’s, focusing on quicker, more practical deals that deliver faster benefits to UK businesses. It strengthens trade defences, expands export finance - especially for smaller firms - and aligns trade policy with national priorities like green growth and services. It’s a smarter, more responsive plan for a changing global economy.
