'Historic' UK trade deal with Gulf states set to add billions to British economy:
The deal is the first of its kind between the GCC and a G7 country ...
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Historic UK-Gulf Trade Pact Boosts EconomyThe deal eliminates most tariffs, promising over €4 billion annually and a 20% trade increase between the UK and Gulf states.
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- The UK signed a landmark trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council, projected to add more than €4 billion yearly to its economy.
- Up to 93% of tariffs on British goods by GCC countries will be phased out, removing about €670 million in export duties each year.
- Exports including food products and medical equipment will benefit, while service sectors such as finance and legal gain enhanced access.
- This agreement enhances economic ties amid global uncertainties and supports Gulf states' efforts to diversify beyond hydrocarbons.
The Gulf states are valued economic partners and this agreement deepens that relationship, building trust and unlocking new possibilities for trade and investment.— Keir Starmer, British Prime Minister, said this in a statement praising the UK-GCC trade deal.
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