Discover the latest events, international trade news and updates from around the network this month.
Helping your business to grow internationally and increasing your sales potential is our top priority.
The US has announced that it will impose an additional 10% tariff on top of existing US duties, fees and taxes on imports from the UK. This came into effect on Saturday, 5th April 2025 at 00:01 EST.
These additional tariffs do not apply to US imports of:
Steel and aluminium articles and automobiles/automobile parts, which are subject to separate additional 25% tariffs
Copper, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and lumber
Energy, energy products and other minerals not available in the US
To check new taxes and imports to the US use this service on great.gov.uk or find out more here.
DBT's Export Academy is also running an online event on Thursday, 8th May 2025 at 14:00-15:00 which will provide a current update on the tariffs and offer practical advice and explanations about the impacts.
You can register for the UK Export Academy here, or if you already have an account book onto the session.
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Spotlight on Advanced Manufacturing
Date and time: Thursday, 15th May 2025 - 8:30-16:30
Join us for the Made in the UK, Sold to the World Roadshow in Birmingham.
Benefit from:
One-to-one sessions with Market Experts.
Potential for one-to-one meetings with Advanced Manufacturing buyers.
Access to a rolling seminar programme and a business support zone.
Don't miss out and register your interest today.
UK EXPORT ACADEMY HIGHLIGHTS
Date and time: Tuesday, 13th May 2025 - 10:00-11:00
Don't miss out on this webinar where we will talk you through how to be compliant with the mandatory extended producer responsibility (EPR) environmental legislation that you need to adhere to.
Register here.
Date and time: Thursday, 15th May 2025 - 14:00-15:00
Explore how to source contracts internationally, understand the different routes to markets, how to establish overseas contacts and the benefits of using agents and distributors.
Register here.
Date and time: Wednesday, 21st May 2025 - 10:00-11:00
In this webinar in partnership with Santander UK, we will cover everything you need to know about managing export risk, and what contingency plans are good practice to have in place while you are turning your international growth dreams into a reality.
Register here.
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"DBT has supported us by answering our questions and helping us make contacts in the UAE, resulting in us gaining clients there. They have helped us focus on the general strategy for the UAE and provided us with expert guidance and connections that have been beneficial to our growth internationally."
Find out how Rhino Safety has succeeded internationally and how you can too with some help from DBT. Click here to read more about Rhino Safety Ltd's international success.
NEWS AND UPDATES
SMEs from across the UK will benefit from new government support to match them up with international buyers and markets, to turbocharge UK exports and grow the economy as part of the Plan for Change.
The ‘Made in the UK, Sold to the World’ roadshows, kicked off on Thursday, 24th April in Blyth and will be taking place across all nations and regions of the UK. The roadshow has been designed to directly connect international buyers with SME exporters ready to seize the opportunity to grow their businesses.
Click here to find out more.
£400m of trade and investment wins are set to boost the British economy and deliver economic growth and security for working people as the government vows to back British business through uncertain global times.
On Wednesday, 9th April 2025, the Chancellor and Business and Trade Secretary took part in the 13th UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD), marking a significant moment in unlocking opportunities as the two countries look to strengthen economic ties and secure a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and Bilateral Investment Treaty.
Click here to find out more.
OTHER NEWS AND EVENTS FROM AROUND THE NETWORK
Date and time: Wednesday, 14th May 2025 - 13:30-16:00
Online & In-person Live Event Location: Fragomen LLP, 7th Floor, Saville House, 74-90 Savile Street, Sheffield S4 7UD.
A great event for businesses wanting to explore their opportunity in the US and maximise export potential.
To find out more and register your interest, click here.
Date: Wednesday, 25th - Thursday, 26th June 2025
Location: Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
This conference will bring together all the leading companies active in nuclear fuel to discuss the historic investments that are underway and what opportunities there are for the sector to get involved.
Click here to find out more.
Date and time: Wednesday, 14th May 2025 - 8:45-14:00
Location: OEC, Penistone Road, Sheffield, S6 2DE
Whether you Are looking to expand globally, optimise your import/export strategies, or gain insights from industry leaders, South Yorkshire International Trade Conference 2025 is delivering an informative day dedicated to empowering South Yorkshire organisations to navigate and thrive in the world of international trade.
Click here to find out more.
