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Extending Trade Measures to support the Ukrainian Economy
08 February 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business and Trade
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The UK government is extending tariff-free trade measures for Ukraine.
Action Requested
The Government has agreed to extend the current tariff liberalisation for an additional five years until March 2029 on all goods, with eggs and poultry extended for two more years. The necessary statutory instrument will be laid to implement this extension in UK domestic legislation following parliamentary scrutiny.
Key Facts
- Tariff liberalisation was initially introduced by the UK in May 2022.
- Current tariff liberalisation runs until March 31, 2024.
- Extended measures cover all goods until March 2029, except eggs and poultry until March 2026.
- The extension follows feedback from sectors regarding a cautious approach to poultry and eggs.
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