The UK’s trade deals with Australia and New Zealand came into force at midnight on Wednesday, removing tariffs on all UK goods exports Down Under.
The Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Act concluded the negotiations over the UK first trade deals after the country left the European Union in 2020.
Under the deals’ terms tariffs on all UK goods exports to Australia and New Zealand will be removed, access to these markets for services unlocked, and red tape slashed for digital trade and work visas.
The UK government handpicked iconic British goods to send to the Australian and New Zealand trade ministers as part of the first shipment under the new arrangements. Signed Beano comics, personalised Cambridge Satchels, Brighton Gin, and an England cricket top signed by James Anderson and Emma Lamb were included in the special parcel….