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Coventry Exporters Struggle Post-Brexit; Calls for Trade Reform

1/31/2026

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A new report shows Brexit and other factors hurting Coventry's exporters, with only 21% reporting increased sales and micro-exporters affected.
Tim Cooper-Cocks of the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce urges a stronger UK-EU trade relationship.
The British Chambers of Commerce calls for action on trade barriers, outlining 25 recommendations to improve UK-EU trade in 2026.
The focus is on practical solutions to boost Coventry firms' export opportunities.

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Story summary

A new report shows Brexit and other factors hurting Coventry's exporters, with only 21% reporting increased sales and micro-exporters affected.
Tim Cooper-Cocks of the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce urges a stronger UK-EU trade relationship.
The British Chambers of Commerce calls for action on trade barriers, outlining 25 recommendations to improve UK-EU trade in 2026.
The focus is on practical solutions to boost Coventry firms' export opportunities.