The Trade Policy Section at DTI maintains bilateral relations with the world through two processes. As a member of the European Union, the UK is party to the EU Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs), which are negotiated by the European Commission with another country or trading bloc with the aim to enter into a preferential trading arrangement with each other.
Separately the UK negotiates with third countries, which are not part of the EU, and non-EU regional groupings with the aim of developing open and competitive markets for UK companies.
The Europe and World Trade teams lead on both the bilateral negotiations with third countries and also represent the UK to the EU in RTAs.
If you are looking for help with exporting from the UK please go to UK Trade & Investment the Government’s advice service to exporters (in external links).
Contact:
Duncan Adams
Europe and World Trade
Tel: 0207 215 2761
Fax: 0207 215 2235
E-mail: Duncan.Adams@dti.gsi.gov.uk
Andy Brady
Europe and World Trade
Tel: 0207 215 5778
Fax: 0207 215 2235
E-mail: Andrew.Brady@dti.gsi.gov.uk
Simon Collingwood
Europe and World Trade
Tel: 020 7215 5550
Fax: 020 7215 2235
E-mail: simon.collingwood@dti.gsi.gov.uk
