South Korean Trade Negotiations Can Boost UK

21st November 2023

William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy reacts to news of plans for a fresh trade deal with South Korea

Reacting to news of plans for a fresh trade deal with South Korea, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: 

 “An improved trade deal with South Korea would be very welcome. It could deliver for the UK’s food and drink sector, manufacturing companies and services providers, as well as locking in record inward investment into the UK.  

“South Korea is a?vital?export market for our Chamber Network, but also a key source of semi-conductors for the UK manufacturing sector, as well as many?everyday consumer goods - such as cars, electrical?goods?and electronics. 

“The BCC has been at the forefront of campaigns to expand and simplify digital trade for services as well as goods. Building on the ideas in our Trade Manifesto, these negotiations can create a new bespoke agreement which fires up online trade and e-commerce between our countries.  

“We have clear interests to defend too. This includes continuing flexibility for manufacturing exports,?preferential tariff treatment in the South Korean market, and trading terms for data flows and intellectual property.  

“But we enter this process with hope and optimism. If Government works closely with business, throughout these negotiations, we can produce the best trading terms for economic growth with a key partner. This would benefit small, medium and large firms, across the UK.” 

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