Trade Trade

Brexit trade deal provides tariff-free access, tools to safeguard standards

By Poppy Carnell and Jakub Krupa
  • 24 Dec 2020 10:53
  • 25 Dec 2020 05:01
EU and British goods will benefit from mutual tariff-free movement from Jan. 1 after negotiators today agreed a trade deal to govern the UK's post-Brexit relationship with the bloc.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed a deal that "will protect our European interests, ensure fair competition, and provide muc

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Poppy Carnell

Chief Correspondent


Poppy has been reporting for MLex since 2008, providing the latest coverage and in-depth analysis on various EU regulation. Since 2012 she has broken stories and given comment on trade defense matters, trade and investment agreements and commercial policy. Previously, she was reporting on energy policy and climate change negotiations.

Jakub Krupa

Senior Correspondent


Jakub joined MLex’s London team in August 2020 to report on topics including data privacy and security, cybersecurity, and telecom regulation, focusing on EU & UK regulatory and legal risk in the telecoms, media and technology (TMT) sectors. He is currently working on MLex's coverage of future mobility, in particular the rise of connected, electric and autonomous vehicles.

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