International Trade update - December 2022

14 December 2022

International Trade

Each month the NFU puts together an update on the latest news regarding international trade.

Key developments - international

  • UK sheep breeders have access to the US genetics market
  • Further trade sanctions on Russia
  • USA midterm election result
  • US Inflation reduction Act upsets Brussels
  • UK & Switzerland sign Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA)

Key developments - UK

  • George Eustice says “the UK gave away far too much” in Australia & NZ deals
  • New Agricultural Attaché network gets going
  • Iconic Welsh Leeks to be protected
  • EU says NI Protocol issues are not unsolvable
  • Public Attitudes to Trade Tracker
  • REUL Bill
  • Trade Secretary sets out plan to “future-proof UK economy”
  • Support Health Attestation changes delayed

Key developments - NFU Cymru activity

  • NFU meets long awaited Agricultural Attachés
  • NFU takes part in inwards Vietnam Trade Mission
  • NFU hosts Swiss farmers

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