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William Bain

@william_bain

Head of Trade Policy at @britishchambers. Previously EU and Constitutional law academic & MP for Glasgow NE (2009-15). Views my own. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🇮🇪🇪🇺

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🗣️William Bain: "It’s clear there was significant front loading of goods exports to the US before April as firms looked to cushion the impact of tariffs." Read our analysis of the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) trade data as goods exports slump. 👇 #Chambers britishchambers.org.uk/news/2025/06/e…

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We have proposed that anti-dumping measures on ceramic tableware and kitchenware from China be kept for 5 more years, until July 2029. We found that dumping would likely increase if the measures were removed, causing injury to the UK’s production industry.

We have proposed that anti-dumping measures on ceramic tableware and kitchenware from China be kept for 5 more years, until July 2029. We found that dumping would likely increase if the measures were removed, causing injury to the UK’s production industry.
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⏪ Weekly Roundup! Innovation, sustainability & global trade: 💡 Talking transformative tech at London Tech Week 🏢 Green property roundtable w/ Barclays UK 🤝 Chamber visits across the North 🌍 William Bain on UK-EU, AUS trade, & more! 📢 We’re championing UK business—everywhere.

⏪ Weekly Roundup! Innovation, sustainability & global trade:

💡 Talking transformative tech at <a href="/LDNTechWeek/">London Tech Week</a>
🏢 Green property roundtable w/ <a href="/BarclaysUK/">Barclays UK</a>
🤝 Chamber visits across the North
🌍 <a href="/William_Bain/">William Bain</a> on UK-EU, AUS trade, &amp; more!

📢 We’re championing UK business—everywhere.
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Hi Avanti West Coast - my connecting train was late into Wolverhampton and missed my connection to Glasgow. Can you advise me of what trains to catch to get home to Glasgow tonight please?

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What are the implications of the planned UK-EU SPS agreement? We're taking evidence TOMORROW, Tues 17th at 3:30pm, from Tom Bradshaw Tom Bradshaw, President of National Farmers' Union; William Bain BCC; & Prof Emily Lydgate UKTPO CITP Watch here⬇️ committees.parliament.uk/event/24413/fo…

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🗣️William Bain: "News that the trade deal with the US has been agreed on automotives and jet engines will be music to the ears of affected sectors." US Tariffs are changing for some UK firms. Read our latest update. 👇 #Chambers #wherebusinessbelongs britishchambers.org.uk/news/2025/06/u…

David Henig 🇺🇦 (@davidheniguk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Potentially important speech by Ursula von der Leyen on economic security and China. Policies on both have been undermined by multiple unclear objectives, this very firmly and rightly places the emphasis on working with others to avoid dependencies. ec.europa.eu/commission/pre…

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📢 Positive news for UK exporters: the US has confirmed tariff relief on automotives and jet engines. A step forward welcomed by the BCC – but further action is needed on steel, aluminium, and wider goods sectors. 🔗 Read the full update below #TradePolicy #UKExports #USTariffs

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TODAY 3:30pm: On the planned UK-EU SPS agreement outlined at the May summit, we're hearing from Tom Bradshaw Tom Bradshaw, National Farmers' Union President; William Bain BCC; & Prof Emily Lydgate UKTPO CITP, for our UK-EU reset inquiry. Watch ⬇️ committees.parliament.uk/event/24413/fo…

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🚨 We’re gearing up for our Global Annual Conference on 26 June at the QEII Centre, London! 🌍 Don’t miss the breakout: “Reshaping Global Trade – can the UK diversify its links in key trading markets?” 🎟️ Book your tickets now: britishchambers.org.uk/events/global-…

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On fisheries, the formal UK-EU decisions enacting the May summit deal have been published today. For our reset inquiry, we're hearing on Tues, 24 June, at 3:30pm, from Elspeth Macdonald SFF, ChrisRanford NFFO & Tavish Scott Salmon Scotland. Watch⬇️ committees.parliament.uk/event/24414/fo…

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🆕 The Government has confirmed £6.6bn of new capital for the British Business Bank to boost growth. A new £4bn initiative, British Business Bank Industrial Strategy Growth Capital, will be invested across eight growth-driving sectors. Read more: bit.ly/3G7jsZQ

Ralph Ossa (@ossaralph) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Global goods trade posted a strong uptick in early 2025 driven by importers frontloading purchases ahead of anticipated higher tariffs; however, weakening export orders suggest that this momentum may not be sustained: wto.org/english/news_e…

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BREAKING: EU diplomats have said there is still no trade deal with the United States, and have given a downbeat assessment of how US President Donald Trump might respond when the deadline to reach agreement expires next Wednesday, when a 90 day pause on higher tariffs runs out.

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Exporting to the EU? There's just one day to go until our webinar on CBAM! 🌍 Join us to learn about your responsibilities and get expert insights. Don't miss out! ow.ly/sST150WjBON

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📽️ Missed our webinar on EU CBAM? Catch the replay! We covered trader responsibilities, emissions data, and policy updates from the BCC ▶️ Watch now: lnkd.in/dBVnMe8i #CBAM #TradePolicy

📽️ Missed our webinar on EU CBAM? Catch the replay!

We covered trader responsibilities, emissions data, and policy updates from the <a href="/britishchambers/">BCC</a> 

▶️ Watch now: lnkd.in/dBVnMe8i

#CBAM #TradePolicy
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🗣️William Bain: "UK trade showed signs of stabilising in May as the initial impact of higher US tariffs began to subside." Read our full analysis of the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data on UK exports and imports. 👇 britishchambers.org.uk/news/2025/07/u…

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🇬🇧🇺🇸 Tariffs have dominated talk on international trade. And the rollercoaster ride isn't over yet. William Bain assesses the impact of tariffs so far on UK firms, what we know is yet to come and where the track will likely be heading next. 👇 #Chambers britishchambers.org.uk/news/2025/07/f…

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Global merchandise trade volumes increased by 3.6% in the first quarter of 2025 over the previous quarter. Explore the #WTOStats here, also available in value terms: bit.ly/3rAytZt

Global merchandise trade volumes increased by 3.6% in the first quarter of 2025 over the previous quarter.

Explore the #WTOStats here, also available in value terms: bit.ly/3rAytZt
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🗣️William Bain: "Currently around 16,000 UK companies are trading goods with Indian companies, and there is high interest in our #ChamberNetwork to grow that." Read our, and UK India Business Council's, reaction to the new trade deal with India. 👇 Department for Business and Trade 👏 britishchambers.org.uk/news/2025/07/i…