Trade and tariffs play a vital role in shaping Manchester’s economic landscape. As a global city with a rich industrial heritage, Manchester continues to thrive through international trade, attracting investment and fostering innovation. Tariffs are taxes imposed on imported or exported goods and can have a huge influence the cost and flow of goods, impacting local businesses and consumers alike.
Understanding how tariffs work and how trade policies affect your business is essential. This section provides links to guidance and resources from a number of our partners to help Manchester-based businesses stay informed and competitive in global markets.
For information from the UK Government on customs declarations, duties and tariffs (import and export) - Customs declarations, duties and tariffs (import and export) - GOV.UK
International Business Growth Support for Greater Manchester from the Department for Business and Trade - Helping businesses in Greater Manchester sell to the world.
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce have support and advice for business looking to trade internationally, including information on tariffs - GMCC - International Trade/Getting Started.
GMCC also partner with the Department for Business and Trade in the North West, supporting companies with their export ambitions - GMCC - Export Support for Department of Business & Trade
Business Growth Hub provides updates on Tariffs via its News and Resources - Greater Manchester’s business support organisation | GM BGH
For the latest news on Tariffs follow the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce news - Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce - News