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Exporting Goods to Israel Amid Current Restrictions and Conflict
Exporting goods to Israel has always required careful adherence to trade laws and regulations, but the current conflict between Israel and Hamas, along with heightened export licensing restrictions, has made the process even more complex and sensitive.
WTO and ITC commence implementation of fund for women exporters, welcome first grant
The implementation of the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund, a global fund to help women tap into opportunities in international trade and the digital economy, has taken place this week.
Goods barometer rises above trend, signalling upturn in trade volume
Global goods trade has continued to recover in the third quarter of 2024 after demand for traded goods stalled in 2023 amid high inflation and rising interest rates, according to the latest WTO Goods Trade Barometer.
UK to Fully Join CPTPP in 2024
The UK’s application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is moving forward apace, and will now take place by 15 December 2024.
Notice to exporters 2024/21: update on Russia sanctions legal services and revocation of legal advisory services general trade licence
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No.4) Regulations 2024 came into force on 6 September 2024 and amends the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the “Russia Regulations”).