Tariffs removed from medical device exports as UK signs FTA with Gulf states

The UK became the first G7 country to secure a trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) last week. The announcement reflects the UK’s solidarity and long-term cooperation with its Gulf partners – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE. This will remove an estimated £580m in duties a year, based on current UK exports to the GCC,…