The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) has been asked to represent the industry on the new trade advisory group (TAG) to the Department for International Trade (DIT) for British Manufacturing and Consumer Goods. UKFT will provide knowledge and insight of the needs of the UK fashion and textile industry to inform the UK negotiating position.

This assumes significance as UK's trade talks with countries including Japan, the US, Australia and New Zealand are likely to intensify in the coming days. Separately, UKFT is also representing the industry to the group negotiating with the EU. This will bring business closer to the negotiating table and help secure the best possible deals that deliver jobs and growth across Britain. UKFT’s talks with Japan, the US, Australia and New Zealand are entering their crucial latter stages. Hence, it needs to step up engagement with vital industries to utilise their technical and strategic expertise.

UKFT is preparing its own updated guidance for members on trading with Europe after the end of the transition period, covering changes to tariffs, import and export documentation, labelling and more.