All Import and Export articles – Page 5
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Three UK companies win Queen’s Awards for Enterprise - International Trade
Two boatbuilders and a marine model builder recognised for export growth
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A unified boating industry clarifies post-Brexit VAT issues
Multiple associations based in the UK and Europe joined together to obtain clarity on the VAT status of recreational boats in the wake of Britian’s departure from the European Union, effective at the end of 2020
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China match-making opportunity ends tomorrow
Companies looking to appoint a representative in China or alternatively to source products from Chinese manufacturers should register by mid day (CET) tomorrow in order to join the match-making service which puts potential exporters or importers in touch with Chinese companies exhibiting at this year’s China International Boat Show in ...
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‘Made in Britain’ designation valued at £3.5bn a year to UK businesses
Freeport choices could also help UK marine leisure industry in post-Brexit initiatives
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Ice begins to thaw on US-EU trade tariffs
EU and US agree to pause aircraft tariffs, but tariffs on US boats remain in place; the boating industry will utilise the American Boating Congress next month on Capitol Hill, to focus on boat tariffs and brewing water access issues
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British Marine and RYA highlight potential new costs of trading second-hand vessels between the UK and EU
Following the release of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement, British Marine and the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) have been working to understand the impact of various aspects of the agreement on both the marine industry and recreational boat owners.
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EU weighs lifting of its import tariffs on steel products; a plus for US builders
The EU imposed the tariffs on US steel imports in 2018
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EU shows willingness to resolve trade issue, including retaliatory boat tariffs
NMMA applauds the move
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EU: Post-Trump era signals US rejoining ‘circle of like-minded states’
Eliminating tariffs for industrial goods is high on the EU’s agenda
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UK boating industry: EU trade deal welcome, but more work to do
While British Marine, the trade body for the UK leisure marine industry, has welcomed the trade deal with the EU, it has warned that more work needs to be done and additional guidance is required from government in order to allow supply chains to operate as seamlessly as possible.
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EU, China sign tentative trade and investment accord
The deal still needs to be approved by the 27 EU governments and the European Parliament
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Post-Brexit, EU-Britain free trade deal can be an obstacle race
The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement inevitably presents hurdles for Europe’s boating and related sectors on both sides of the English Channel – from VAT to border red tape, from travel curbs to rules of origin. Recognition of professional qualifications is at stake. There will be free trade in goods, ...
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NZ boat importers report strong sales boom
Austrailian, US and Italian brands are among those finding success in New Zealand’s boat sales surge
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Positive EU-US vibes raise hopes for removal of boat tariffs
Partners in the trans-Atlantic boat business are becoming increasingly hopeful that a renewed era of cooperation between the US and Europe will lead to an easing of trade tensions and tarrifs – particularly those imposed on the import of American-built boats into the EU. But second-stage tariff increases loom if ...
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Advice forthcoming about rule changes due to Brexit
Guidance on yacht transporting and trading from British Marine and Peters & May
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EU wants more SMEs in trade deals outside the bloc
The European Boating Industry (EBI) says 97% of the businesses active in Europe’s boating sector are small and medium-sized companies. EU-wide, SMEs even account for 99% of all enterprises and employ an increasing number of persons. They may employ only up to 250 people, but SMEs are the oxygen of ...
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IBI IBEX Export Sessions - missed the showing? See the presentations here
IBI’s ’Your Route to Export Success’ and trailer of Richard Gaudet, president, Marine Mission Critical Electronics, interview ready to view here
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US rescinds latest 10% tariff on Canadian aluminium
The new tariff announced on August 16 was withdrawn late Tuesday, hours before Canada was to implement its own $3.6bn in retaliatory levies
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US study says cost of onshoring supply chains from China could top $1 trillion
A new study by US-based Bank of America shows a growing appetite among manufacturers for repatriating overseas production in spite of potentially high costs A new research paper published by the Bank of America (BofA) notes an emerging shift among North American and European manufacturers toward onshoring ...
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Trump resumes trade war with Canada
It’s Déjà vu for the North American boat industry as US president Donald Trump announces a new 10% tariff on Canadian aluminium, while Canada vows to retaliate