US Trade Still A UK Priority
Thu 10th September 2026
Speaking after attending the 10th UK-US SME Dialogues in Cardiff to discuss trans-Atlantic trade and investment, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers, said:
Mixed Picture for UK Exporters On US Tariffs
Fri 24th July 2026
The US has introduced new tariffs to replace its current levies on UK imports which have expired today. For most UK companies there is no effective change, but there is welcome confirmation that the removal of US tariffs on whisky has taken effect.
UK Exporters Floundering As Headwinds Build
Thu 16th July 2026
New?research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Insights Unit, involving?over 2,400? exporters,?shows overseas exports have fallen dramatically in the second quarter.?
Alarm Bells Ringing As Services Exports Fall
Thu 16th July 2026
William Bain,?Head of Trade Policy?at the?British?Chambers of Commerce, comments on?the?latest?trade data released?by the Office for National Statistics
BCC Welcomes Enhanced Swiss Trade Deal
Tue 14th July 2026
William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, reacts to news of an upgraded free trade agreement with Switzerland
EU Steel Quotas – The Final Jigsaw Piece
Tue 30th June 2026
William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, reacts to today’s EU announcement on new steel quotas for UK exporters
Steel Quota Changes - A Step In The Right Direction
Thu 25th June 2026
Reacting to today’s government announcement of changes to its planned steel tariffs and quotas, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:
Time Running Out On Steel Quota Cliff-Edge
Tue 16th June 2026
The British Chambers of Commerce is calling on the government to change course on new steel quotas and tariffs which could decimate swathes of SMEs.
US Tariffs Set To Continue
Wed 3rd June 2026
William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, reacts to the new US tariff announcements
