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<p>In December 2018 the Government agreed to ramp up its no deal preparations. In
line with this, the Department for International Trade’s (DIT) teams in Europe have
increased their preparations for a no deal exit from the EU and have recommended that
businesses enact their own no deal plans to ensure they are similarly prepared. DIT
is also engaged with national and local governments, port authorities and other key
stakeholders in Europe to minimise any disruption to supply chains.</p><p> </p><p>More
widely, the DIT teams in Europe have been reassuring European businesses that the
UK remains open for business; that we remain an advocate for free trade and open markets;
and that the UK will continue to be an important trading partner for European businesses
after we leave the EU. DIT teams have also been working with Governments, businesses,
trade associations and other business service providers to ensure that European businesses
prepare for the UK’s exit from the European Union so they can continue to play an
important part in UK supply chains.</p><p> </p>
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