Meet Our New Specialist – Sarah Hildersley FCIEx Global Trade Specialist
At International Trade Matters, we’re committed to providing businesses with practical, real-world expertise to help them succeed in international markets. […]
Why International Trade Matters More than Ever for the UK
In a week where the UK sees its 6th Prime Minister in 10 years taking the reins in No 10,
Trading in a World on Edge
Global trade is entering a new era. Rising geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruption, sanctions and changing regulations are creating challenges
Meet Our New Specialist: Sander ten Veldhuijs – Export Strategy and Business Development Specialist
We’re delighted to welcome Sander ten Veldhuijs to the International Trade Matters specialist network. With more than 25 years of
Why Ukraine Matters
Ukraine has a strategic location between Europe and Asia. It is the largest country in Europe by area and is
Meet Our New Specialist: Elena Rogers – Expert in Eurasian Market Entry and Government Relations
We’re delighted to welcome Elena Rogers to the International Trade Matters specialist network. With more than 20 years’ international experience,
The Duty Relief Most UK Manufacturers Don’t Know About
How Outward Processing Relief can transform the economics of your international supply chain — and why most UK SMEs are
Three Forces. One Transformation.
The businesses pulling ahead right now share a common characteristic: they have learned to combine Lean discipline, AI capability and
Exporting Medical Devices to Europe: A Growth Opportunity for British Companies
Europe remains one of the world’s largest and most sophisticated healthcare markets, presenting significant opportunities for British medical device manufacturers
Did Brexit change how the world buys British? I’d like to hear from you
Ten years ago, I co-founded a small brand, manufactured in London, and set about selling it into Europe and Scandinavia.
Navigating UK Import VAT: An SME Guide to Cash Flow, Compliance, and Accounting Software
For a small business, managing cash flow is a daily balancing act. When you import goods into Great Britain or
US Customs Enforcement Overhaul: What UK and EU Exporters Must Do Now
On 3 June 2026, President Trump signed an Executive Order entitled “Strengthening Customs Enforcement.” The Order is the most significant
Why International Trade Must Be at the Heart of the UK’s Economic Recovery
International Trade Matters has recently been honoured with the Global Growth Award for Services at the Devon Chamber of Commerce
Is AI Making Your Customs Decisions? Here’s What You Need to Check
If you import or export goods – whether you handle customs yourself or work with a freight forwarder or customs
Could Your Business Be Overpaying Import Duty?
For many UK businesses, import duty is simply accepted as a normal cost of trading internationally. But what if some
Navigating the New US–UK Landscape
By Guest Writer, Michael Cherrett As flags are packed away after King Charles’ Washington visit, it’s time to reflect on
UK Steel: New Tariffs and Quotas – What Businesses Need to Know
The UK government has announced a major overhaul of its steel trade policy, with new safeguards taking effect on 1
UK CBAM: What Importers and Manufacturers Need to Know Before 2027
The UK’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is coming, and it’s going to reshape how businesses think about imports, costs,