Tag: UK

UK-EU Trade Agreement: Procurement

On January 1, 2021, the United Kingdom both implemented a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union that defines their post-Brexit trade relationship and became an independent party to the WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The FTA is part

US Trade Negotiations: Moving Forward?

One of the central pillars of the Trump administration’s trade policy has been the negotiation of new agreements. That aim prompted the president to request an extension of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). However, so far, he has not launched negotiations

Britain Applies for GPA Membership

On June 5, the United Kingdom applied for membership in the WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) “in its own right”. Currently, Britain participates in the GPA as a member of the European Union. The request was made in anticipation of its planned