UK Signs Deal With Ukraine to Continue Trade After Brexit

The United Kingdom on Oct. 8 updated its guidance on existing trade agreements with non-European Union countries to reflect the signing of a deal with Ukraine. The agreement will allow U.K. companies to continue trading with Ukraine under existing conditions after the U.K. leaves the EU Jan. 1, 2021, the country said in a news release. Trade Secretary Liz Truss said the deal will specifically benefit the U.K.’s aircraft, automotive and pharmaceutical industries, while the Scotch Whisky Association said Ukraine will continue to serve as a “growing market” for whisky exports.