Make UK Comment on Japan FTAStephen Phipson, CEO of Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation commenting on the signing of the FTA agreement with Japan said: “New trade opportunities to boost business as we come out of the current COVID crisis will be we

“New trade opportunities to boost business as we come out of the current COVID crisis will be welcomed by British industry.

“We must continue to place the emphasis on giving the UK’s smaller businesses access the opportunities of international trade particularly in liberalising access for UK manufacturing services. This will give a welcome helping hand to some of the country’s most innovative companies, which sometimes struggle to navigate the complexities of breaking through into new markets. Business looks forward to being directly and closely involved in the ongoing programme of trade negotiations to ensure the best possible outcomes.”