Past Events

Paul McComb, Director General Trade & Investment at Department for International Trade of British Consulate-General Hong Kong, discussed the latest developments on post-Brexit trade deals at the Chamber’s webinar on 30 June. He said that crucial announcements on tariff rates and border arrangement would be made in July and he emphasized that the U.K. Government would try its best to negotiate with long-standing trading partners for mutually beneficial agreements.

Eva Valle Lagares, Head of Trade Section of the E.U. Office to HK & Macao, advised businesses to get prepared as various mechanical consequences and upcoming challenges were expected in the U.K.. She stressed the importance of close relationship among economies and highlighted that the E.U. would maintain a strong partnership with Hong Kong.

Louis Chan, Assistant Principal Economist (Global Research) of HKTDC remained positive towards a healthy E.U.-U.K. relationship. He however pointed out that a no-deal Brexit would affect Hong Kong traders and reminded local businesses to pay attention to new trading regulations by the end of the year.

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