UK, Caribbean Countries Reach Trade Continuity Agreement
The United Kingdom reached a deal to maintain trade relationships with several countries in the Caribbean after it leaves the EU, the U.K. said in a news release. The agreement involves Barbados, Belize, The Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, The Republic…
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of Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Christopher and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the U.K. said. The trade continuity agreement will allow for trade in rum and other goods "without any additional barriers or tariffs," the U.K. said. "The UK is seeking to provide continuity for existing EU trade agreements covering more than 70 countries that account for 11% of total UK trade and we are making good progress having recently signed agreements with Switzerland and Israel," it said.