UK-TRA

TRA Investigation on US HVO Biodiesel - Negative Determination

The UK's Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has completed its investigation into US HVO biodiesel and proposes a final negative determination, meaning no countervailing measure will be imposed. The TRA concluded that the Blenders Tax Credit subsidy programme no longer offers subsidisation to US exporters.

UK Imposes Anti-Dumping Measure on Chinese Tin Mill Imports

The UK Government has accepted the Trade Remedies Authority's recommendation to impose new anti-dumping measures on imports of tin mill products from China. Duties of 27.85% and 49.98% will be applied to protect the UK's tin mill industry from injury caused by dumped imports.

Definitive Anti-Dumping Duty on Excavators from China

The UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade is applying a definitive anti-dumping duty on certain excavators originating from China. This notice details the application of the duty and related reviews.

Trade Remedies Notice: Registration of Boom Lift Imports from China

The UK Department for Business and Trade has issued a notice requiring the registration of imports of boom lifts originating from China. This notice is published under the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 and takes effect on January 20, 2026.

Trade Remedies Notice: Registration of Imports of Creamy/White Limestone from Portugal

The UK Department for Business and Trade has issued a notice requiring the registration of imports of creamy/white limestone originating from Portugal. This action is taken under the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018.

Trade Remedies Notice: Registration of Hot-Rolled Steel Plates from South Korea

The UK Department for Business and Trade has issued a notice requiring the registration of imports of hot-rolled steel plates originating from South Korea. This action is taken under the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 and impacts importers and exporters of this specific steel product.

Definitive Anti-Dumping Duty on Engine Oils and Hydraulic Fluids from Lithuania and UAE

The UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade has imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on certain engine oils and hydraulic fluids originating from Lithuania and the United Arab Emirates. This action follows a recommendation from the Trade Remedies Authority and aims to address unfair trade practices.

TRA Executive Committee Terms of Reference

The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has published updated Terms of Reference for its Executive Committee, the body responsible for performance and delivery. The document outlines the committee's strategic leadership and resource prioritisation functions.

Trade Remedies Authority Spend Data FOI Release

The Trade Remedies Authority has released its spend data for August-September 2025 as a Freedom of Information (FOI) disclosure. This notice provides links to the published data files.

TRA Launches Investigations into Glass Container Imports from China and Turkey

The UK's Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has launched two investigations into imports of glass containers from China and Turkey. These investigations will examine potential dumping and subsidisation practices that may be harming the UK glass industry.