Evidence and Analysis
Evidence sessions
Since 2021 the Commission has conducted evidence-gathering sessions, site visits and other events to allow Commissioners to take evidence from small businesses and large, from trade experts and economists, from trade bodies and trade unions, to propose practical recommendations to the UK Government as they enter the TCA review, as well as making recommendations about existing and proposed trade deals with the rest of the world. We publish transcripts and videos of our full sessions here.
The UK’s Free Trade Agreements
Since the UK left the European Union, it has had autonomy over the trade deals it negotiates, agrees and signs. In many cases, most of the trade deals in place are rollover agreements from when the UK was an EU member state (in other words, the deals are no different). However, the UK has since signed some new trade deals that are either slightly different from previous EU agreements, or stand-alone agreements entirely.
The UK’s trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand and negotiations with the USA and India have been most prominently covered in the media. As the UK continues to sign deals, or negotiate them, we will look to provide analysis and insights into the key takeaways and areas of interest.
UK Trade Agreements by Country
The UK has prioritised trade deals with several countries across the world so far. You can track the progress of each of the UK’s free trade agreements by following the relevant link below.
Rolled-Over Agreements
The UK has signed trade agreements which were ‘rolled-over’ from the UK’s membership of the EU. These are agreements which the UK had with around 70 countries by virtue of its EU membership, and many have been replicated as UK bilateral agreements. However, the UK has since signed a series of new trade deals listed below.
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South Korea
The United Kingdom and South Korea concluded negotiations on an upgrade trade agreement on 17th December 2025, boosting the export of British goods.
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European Union
The UK and European Union (EU) signed a new deal on the 19 May 2025 aimed at fixing post-Brexit friction. From smoother travel and youth mobility to cheaper food, defence cooperation and reduced barriers for businesses.
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United States
The US and UK announced a deal on tariffs on 8 May 2025. The deal will see the 25% levy on UK steel and aluminium removed and the rate on most car exports cut to 10%.
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India
The UK and India agreed to a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement on the 6 May 2025.
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CPTPP
The UK joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on December 15, 2024. This makes the UK the first non-founding member and the first European country to join the CPTPP.
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Gulf Cooperation Council
The UK began trade talks with a host of Gulf countries in June 2022.
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Canada
The UK and Canada launched negotiations on a free trade agreement in March 2022.
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New Zealand
The UK and New Zealand signed a free trade agreement in February 2022.
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Australia
The UK and Australia signed a free trade agreement in December 2021.
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Japan
The UK and Japan signed an economic partnership agreement in October 2020.
