About us
The Trade Remedies Authority exists to defend the UK against unfair international trade practices. We investigate whether new trade remedies are needed to prevent injury to UK industries caused by unfair trading practices and make recommendations on appropriate measures to defend UK economic interests.
The Trade Remedies Authority operates as an independent body at arm’s length from government, sponsored by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). We are based in Reading. You can read more about us in our latest Plan and our Annual Report and Accounts.
We may initiate an investigation when a UK industry applies to us to do so. We welcome applications from any business operating in the UK and offer advice and support to all parties considering an application.
As part of the work needed to create a UK-specific trade remedies system outside the European Union, we carry out transition reviews into existing EU trade remedy measures which affect UK industries. Our reviews test if the measures in place are right for the UK or what changes might be needed.
Responsibilities
Our responsibilities are carrying out:
- dumping and subsidy investigations
- safeguard investigations
- reviews of EU trade remedy measures transitioned into UK law
- reviews connected with existing UK measures
We are also responsible for raising awareness of the trade remedies regime in the UK.
You can apply for a new trade remedies investigation and view our active investigations and reviews on the Trade Remedies Service.
Our vision
Our vision is to be a globally respected trade remedies body.
Our mission
Our mission is to defend UK economic interests against unfair international trade practices.
Our Corporate and Business Plan sets out what we are focusing on to achieve this.
Trade remedies blog
Read our trade remedies blog to find out more about the TRA. This provides an insight into our work and culture. It’s a place where subject experts from across the TRA share experiences of the work we do and discuss some of the technical aspects of the UK’s trade remedies regime.
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