UK-EU Trade - A forward look

From the EU Industrial Accelerator Act and its emerging ‘Made in Europe’ approach, to potential UK-EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) linkage, and changes affecting food manufacturers such as a Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement, there is a lot for businesses to understand and prepare for.

This practical webinar will cut through the complexity. We’ll look at the key developments on the horizon, what they could mean for UK manufacturers and, importantly, the questions businesses should be asking and the practical steps they can take now to prepare.

Whether you trade directly with the EU, supply into affected sectors or are considering future investment in Europe, the session will help you understand what you need to know, what to look out for over the coming months and where action may be needed.

In this webinar, we’ll cover:

• What UK manufacturers need to know about the EU Industrial Accelerator Act and the emerging ‘Made in Europe’ approach.
• How proposed origin, public procurement and low-carbon requirements could affect your business.
• What potential UK-EU ETS linkage could mean and how it could interact with the UK and EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAMs).
• What a potential UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement could mean, including anticipated legislative changes for food manufacturers.
• The key questions manufacturers should be asking now.
• Practical steps to take over the next six months to prepare for change and protect competitiveness.

Who should attend?

This session will be particularly relevant for Make UK members who trade with the EU, operate within European supply chains, bid for public contracts, supply energy-intensive or net-zero sectors, or are affected by environmental and product regulations. It will also be valuable for businesses providing digital technologies or infrastructure, and those considering investment or future growth opportunities in Europe.

Speakers:

• Chair: Richard Rumbelow - Director of International Business, Make UK
• Maxwell Green - Senior Policy Manager, Make UK
• Patrick Matthewson-Clark - Senior Policy Manager, Make UK